Louisiana Culinary Institute is in a medium-sized city, in Baton Rouge, LA. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at Louisiana Culinary Institute earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include cooking and culinary arts.
Louisiana Culinary Institute does not admit all applicants.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 66 students (73 full-time equivalent). The student body at Louisiana Culinary Institute is overwhelmingly male.
The school makes available student meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The Louisiana Culinary Institutes purpose is to educate its students to become highly trained professionals in food service operations. Its intent is to provide its students with the appropriate knowledge and skills in professional cooking techniques, sanitation, nutrition and day-to-day business operations to successfully operate and manage a food service facility. By doing so the Institutes goal is to fulfill the ever-growing need for culinary professionals in the food service industry."
More complete details are provided below.
Louisiana Culinary Institute
10550 Airline Hwy
Baton Rouge, LA 70816
General Phone: (225) 769-8820
http://lci.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 41 | chef training |
Number of programs and degrees for Louisiana Culinary Institute in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 41 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Louisiana Culinary Institute had a total enrollment of 66 students (73 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 79% |
| Women | 21% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 10% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 27% |
| 22-24 | 30% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 77% |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Baton Rouge, Louisiana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Louisiana Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 4 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 44 | 26 | 59% | 19 | 73% |
| Men | 31 | 19 | 61% | 15 | 79% |
| Women | 13 | 7 | 54% | 4 | 57% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | required |
Financial Aid:
Louisiana Culinary Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 4112300)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 3 | $47,500 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 3 | $47,500 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Louisiana Culinary Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
On-campus library
Offers a board (meal) plan
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