L'Academie De Cuisine is in a large suburb, in Gaithersburg, MD. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at L'Academie De Cuisine earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include cooking and culinary arts.
L'Academie De Cuisine does not admit all applicants.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 113 students (274 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
L'Academie De Cuisine
16006 Industrial Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20877-1414
General Phone: (301) 670-8670
http://www.lacademie.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 113 | chef training, pastry |
Number of programs and degrees for L'Academie De Cuisine in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 113 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, L'Academie De Cuisine had a total enrollment of 113 students (274 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 74% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 12% |
| Unknown | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 27% |
| 25-29 | 26% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 90 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Gaithersburg, Maryland for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maryland Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 47 | 39 | 83% | 32 | 82% |
| Men | 20 | 16 | 80% | 13 | 81% |
| Women | 27 | 23 | 85% | 19 | 83% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | recommended |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Financial Aid:
L'Academie De Cuisine participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2573800)
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets L'Academie De Cuisine Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 14% | ![]() |
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Career counseling
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Student employment services
On-campus library
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