The Restaurant School is in a large city, in Philadelphia, PA. The school is classified as a private, for-profit college. Students at The Restaurant School earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include hospitality and cooking and culinary arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as The Restaurant School offers open admission.
The school, in 2007-2008, had 488 students (422 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College
4207 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
General Phone: (215) 222-4200
http://www.walnuthillcollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 141 | chef training, pastry |
| Hospitality | 42 | restaurant and food services management, hotel management |
Number of programs and degrees for The Restaurant School in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 129 | 4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 54 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, The Restaurant School had a total enrollment of 488 students (422 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 64% |
| Black | 16% |
| Hispanic | 5% |
| Asian | 4% |
| Unknown | 11% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 46% |
| 20-21 | 35% |
| 22-24 | 4% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
The Restaurant School offers campus housing for 130 of its 422 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Pennsylvania Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 17,850 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 17,850 |
| Room and board | $ 7,900 |
| Room charge | $ 6,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,990 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,600 |
Financial Aid:
The Restaurant School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2192800)
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 | 12 | $55,190 | 5 | $48,484 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 12 | $55,190 | 5 | $48,484 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Restaurant/Food Services Management
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets The Restaurant School Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
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