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 Default Rate
    23.8%
    on Student Loans
    2017 Enrolled Students
    130
    100% Full-Time
    2017 Graduation Rate
    62.3%
    71 Graduates

    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 $−2,137 less than the national average for Special Focus Institutions ($14,897).

    In 2014 the default rate for borrower's at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis was 23.8%, corresponding to 307 out of the 1,289 total borrowers.

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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.

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    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%.

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    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.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $6,258
    Room and Board
    $1,679
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis was of $6,258 in 2018. The cost of room and board increased by 1.82% between 2017 and 2018.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,679. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 20% during the same period.

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    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.

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    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.

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    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 (34.5%), followed by Black or African American Male (27.7%) and White Male (16.7%).

    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 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    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 (76%), L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis had a retention rate lower than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2017)
    1. Black or African American
      91 enrolled students
    2. White
      31 enrolled students
    3. 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 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

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    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

    Accountants & auditors
    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 Accountants & auditors (994,915 people), Other managers (699,153 people), Financial managers (510,162 people), Chief executives & legislators (382,568 people), and Human resources workers (239,542 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).

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    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, Chief executives & legislators, Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Physicians

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

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    Common Industries by Major

    Computer Systems Design
    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 Computer Systems Design (534,992 people), Elementary & secondary schools (472,737 people), Banking & related activities (434,266 people), Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments (421,571 people), and Accounting, tax preparation, bookkeeping & payroll services (418,799 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).

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    37
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2018
    51
    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).

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    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.

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    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.

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    Time to Complete

    46%
    100% Completion Time
    52%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2017, 46% of students graduating from L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis 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 Special Focus Institutions 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2018)
    1. Black or African American
      60 degrees awarded
    2. White
      24 degrees awarded
    3. 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.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2018)
    1. White Male
      80 degrees awarded
    2. White Male
      77 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American Female
      69 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at L'Ecole Culinaire-St Louis is white male (80 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (77 degrees).

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    Operations

    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.

    Instructional Salaries

    $302k
    Instructional Salaries
    5
    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 $213k (6.38%) for similar Special Focus Institutions.

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    Occupations by Share

    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.

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