L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis

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2018 Undergraduate Tuition

$12,760

7.16% growth from 2017

2017 Average Net Price

$21,214

After Financial Aid

2014 Student Loan

23.8%

Default Rate

2017 Enrolled Students

130

100% Full-Time

About

L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis is a higher education institution located in St. Louis County, MO. In 2018, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis were Other Culinary Arts & Related Services (59 degrees awarded).

In 2018, 88 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis. 58% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 42% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was black or african american (60 degrees), 2.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis is $12,760, which is $−1,740 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,500).

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Costs

In 2018, the median undergraduate tuition at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis is $12,760

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,214.

In 2017, 95% of undergraduate students attending L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$12,760

2018 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2018, the cost of tuition at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis was $12,760.

This chart compares the tuition costs of L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$21,214

2017 Value

5.36%

1 Year Growth

In 2017 L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,214. Between 2016 and 2017, the average net price of L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis grew by 5.36%.

This chart compares the average net price of L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

95%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

83%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

95% of undergraduate students at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis received financial aid through grants or loans in 2017. This represents a growth of 7.95% with respect to 2016, when 88% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

23.8%

2014 Default Rate

307

Number of Defaults

In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis was 23.8%, which represents 307 out of the 1289 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis had a total enrollment of 130 students in 2017. The full-time enrollment at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis is 130 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis, both undergraduate and graduate, is 70% Black or African American, 23.8% White, 3.08% Two or More Races, and 1.54% Asian.

Students enrolled at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (37.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (32.3%) and White Male (14.6%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis in 2017, both undergraduate and graduate, is 130 students. The full-time enrollment at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis is 130 and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis are enrolled full-time compared with 69.7% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2017 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (69%), L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)

Black or African American
91 enrolled students
White
31 enrolled students
Two or More Races
4 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis is 70% Black or African American, 23.8% White, 3.08% Two or More Races, and 1.54% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 43.6% White, 18.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 14% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2018, 14 more women than men received degrees from L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis is black or african american (60 degrees awarded). There were 2.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis is Other Culinary Arts & Related Services (59 degrees awarded).

In 2018, the most specialized majors across all degree types at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (59 degrees awarded) and Business (29 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis in 2018 are Personal & Culinary Services (59 degrees awarded) and Business (29 degrees) (as of 2018).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis are Personal & Culinary Services (59 degrees awarded) and Business (29 degrees) (as of 2018).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

The most specialized majors at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis are Personal & Culinary Services (59 degrees awarded) and Business (29 degrees) (as of 2018).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis.

Other Culinary Arts & Related Services

Most Common (2018)

59 degree-majors awarded

In 2018, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis was Other Culinary Arts & Related Services with 59 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2018

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2018

In 2018, 37 degrees were awarded to men at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis, which is 0.725 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (51).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2018, 26 degrees were awarded to men at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis in Other Culinary Arts & Related Services, which is 0.788 times less than the 33 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2018, 33 degrees were awarded to men at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis in Other Culinary Arts & Related Services, which is 1.27 times more than the 26 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2017 at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis is Male and Asian (100% graduation rate). Across all Special Focus Institutions, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)

Black or African American
60 degrees awarded
White
24 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis is black or african american (60 degrees awarded). There were 2.5 times more black or african american recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (24 degrees).

1.14% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)

Black or African American Female
33 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
27 degrees awarded
White Female
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis is black or african american female (33 degrees awarded). There were 1.22 times more black or african american female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american male (27 degrees).

Operations

L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis employs 5 Instructors. Most academics at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis are Male Instructor (3), and Female Instructor (2).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis are: Business and Financial Operations, with 2 employees, Sales and related, with 2 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$1.17M

2017 Salaries

3.56%

growth from 2016

In 2017, L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis paid a median of $1.17M in salaries, a 3.56% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Special Focus Institutions is 3.06M (42.8% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$302k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2017, L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis paid a total of $302k to 5 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $871k (28.4%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

5 Employees

Business and Financial Operations

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

2 Employees

In 2017, the most common positions for instructional staff at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis was Instructor with 5 employees.

In 2017, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis were Business and Financial Operations with 2 employees, Sales and related with 2 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 2 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2017)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2017, the most common demographic for instructional staff at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis was Male Instructor with 3 employees, and Female Instructor with 2 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis.