The Restaurant School is in a large city, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 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.
The Restaurant School does not admit all applicants.
The school, in 2005, had 631 students (631 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at The Restaurant School are minorities.
More complete details are provided below.
The Restaurant School At Walnut Hill College
4207 Walnut St
Philadelphia, PA 19104
General Phone: (215) 222-4200
Admissions Phone: (215) 222-4200
Financial Aid Phone: (215) 222-4200
http://www.walnuthillcollege.edu
The Restaurant School awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 158 | chef training, pastry |
| Hospitality | 35 | restaurant and food services management, hotel management |
Number of programs and degrees for The Restaurant School in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 176 | 4 |
| Bachelor's degree | 17 | 4 |
In 2005, The Restaurant School had a total enrollment of 631 students (631 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 22% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 71% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Pennsylvania | 72% |
| New Jersey | 21% |
| Delaware | 2% |
| Maryland | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 72 % |
The Restaurant School offers campus housing for 130 of its 631 (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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 329 | 222 | 67% | 222 | 100% |
| Men | 132 | 79 | 60% | 79 | 100% |
| Women | 197 | 143 | 73% | 143 | 100% |
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) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
| Years of College Work Before Admittance | recommended |
Admissions Phone Number: (215) 222-4200
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,600 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,600 |
| Room and board | $ 4,950 |
| Room charge | $ 4,950 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,600 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
The Restaurant School participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2192800)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (215) 222-4200
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 14 | $3,414 | 4 | $10,050 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 14 | $3,414 | 4 | $10,050 |
*: 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 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % of students from other states (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Offers campus housing
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
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