Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder

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2021 Average Net Price

$10,194

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

0.741%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

9,606

100% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

47.4%

1,524 Graduates

About

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is a higher education institution located in Boulder County, CO. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder were Culinary Arts & Chef Training (1,246 degrees awarded) and Baking & Pastry Arts (724 degrees).

In 2021, 2,419 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder. 67.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (990 degrees), 1.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (763 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,194.

In 2021, 56% of undergraduate students attending Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 57% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Average Net Price

$10,194

2021 Value

15.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,194. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder grew by 15.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder (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

56%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

57%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

56% of undergraduate students at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 8.2% with respect to 2020, when 61% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder (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.

0.741%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder was 0.741%, which represents 6 out of the 810 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

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder had a total enrollment of 9,606 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is 9,606 students and the part-time enrollment is 0. This means that 100% of students enrolled at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.7% Black or African American, 34.4% White, 12.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.7% Two or More Races, 1.53% Asian, 1.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.531% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (27.8%), followed by White Female (24.2%) and White Male (10.2%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

100%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 9,606 students. The full-time enrollment at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is 9,606 and the part-time enrollment is 0.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

68%

2021 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 Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder was 68%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
3,620 enrolled students
White
3,307 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
1,235 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is 37.7% Black or African American, 34.4% White, 12.9% Hispanic or Latino, 6.7% Two or More Races, 1.53% Asian, 1.25% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.531% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 476 students (4.96%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 855 more women than men received degrees from Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is white (990 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (763 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is Culinary Arts & Chef Training (1,246 degrees awarded), followed by Baking & Pastry Arts (724 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Personal & Culinary Services (2,419 degrees awarded).

Common Jobs by Major

Chefs & head cooks

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder are Chefs & head cooks (8,549 people), Cooks (3,412 people), Morticians, undertakers, & funeral directors (2,945 people), Food service managers (2,679 people), and Firstline supervisors of food preparation & serving workers (1,125 people).

The most specialized majors at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder in 2021 are Personal & Culinary Services (2,419 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Chief executives & legislators

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder are Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Industrial production managers, Management analysts, and Education administrators

The most specialized majors at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder are Personal & Culinary Services (2,419 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Restaurants & Food Services

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder are Restaurants & Food Services (13,061 people), Funeral homes, & cemeteries & crematories (3,181 people), Traveler accommodation (1,866 people), Elementary & secondary schools (1,721 people), and Construction (1,402 people).

The most specialized majors at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder are Personal & Culinary Services (2,419 degrees awarded) (as of 2021).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder.

Most Common (2021)

Culinary Arts & Chef Training
1,246 degree-majors awarded
Baking & Pastry Arts
724 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder was Culinary Arts & Chef Training with 1,246 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

782

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,637

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 782 degrees were awarded to men at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder, which is 0.478 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,637).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 702 degrees were awarded to men at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 0.771 times less than the 910 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 910 degrees were awarded to men at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder in Culinary Arts & Chef Training, which is 1.3 times more than the 702 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

32%

100% Completion Time

52%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 32% of students graduating from Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 52% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 52% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (72.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is Female and Asian (72.7% graduation rate). Across all , 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.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.94% of graduates (60 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
990 degrees awarded
Black or African American
763 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
282 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is white (990 degrees awarded). There were 1.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (763 degrees).

3.1% of degree recipients (75 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
641 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
539 degrees awarded
White Male
349 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is white female (641 degrees awarded). There were 1.19 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (539 degrees).

Operations

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder employs 145 Instructors. Most academics at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder are Female Instructor (83), and Male Instructor (62).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder are: Sales and related, with 146 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 107 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 93 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$21.2M

2021 Salaries

53.4%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder paid a median of $21.2M in salaries, a 53.4% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar is 597k (12.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.51M

Instructional Salaries

145

Number of Employees

In 2021, Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder paid a total of $7.51M to 145 employees working as instructors, which represents 35.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $398k (66.7%) for similar Unknown.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

145 Employees

Sales and related

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

146 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder was Instructor with 145 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder were Sales and related with 146 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 107 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 93 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Instructor
Male Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder was Female Instructor with 83 employees, and Male Instructor with 62 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder.