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L'Academie De Cuisine is in a large suburb, in Gaithersburg, Maryland. 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 attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at L'Academie De Cuisine are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2005, had 115 students (115 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at L'Academie De Cuisine.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The staff of L'Academie de Cuisine is committed to helping students reach their professional goals by: * Instilling an appreciation of the knowledge and skills required in the culinary profession. *Stressing the highest professional standards. *Provifing the necessary knowledge and skills so that, with further experience and discipline, graduates can advance in the professinal ranks. * Demonstrating and teaching leadership and management competency. * Focusing on acquiring a sense of responsibility toward colleagues, community, and nation. * Demanding an observance of the highest standards of sanitation, physical hygiene, and safety. * Helping develop a sense of dedication and sacrifice to advance their profession."
More complete details are provided below.
L'Academie De Cuisine
16006 Industrial Dr
Gaithersburg, MD 20877-1414
General Phone: (301) 670-8670
Admissions Phone: (301) 670-8670
Financial Aid Phone: (301) 670-8670
http://www.lacademie.com
L'Academie De Cuisine awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 75 | pastry, chef training |
Number of programs and degrees for L'Academie De Cuisine in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 40 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 35 | 1 |
In 2005, L'Academie De Cuisine had a total enrollment of 115 students (115 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 70% |
| Women | 30% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 7% |
| Asian | 8% |
| Other Races | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 14% |
| 40-49 | 19% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maryland | 60% |
| Virginia | 20% |
| District of Columbia | 10% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 93 % |
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 | 30 | 20 | 67% | 20 | 100% |
| Men | 17 | 14 | 82% | 14 | 100% |
| Women | 13 | 6 | 46% | 6 | 100% |
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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (301) 670-8670
Financial Aid:
L'Academie De Cuisine participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2573800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (301) 670-8670
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 accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching
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