School Information

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Total Enrollment 725
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 26 : 1

Western Culinary Institute

http://www.chefs.edu/portland
600 SW 10th Avenue, Suite 400, Portland, Oregon 97205-2793
(503) 223-2245

The mission of Western Culinary Institute is to provide educational programs that prepare our students for professional opportunities and career success in the hospitality industry. Through the guidance of the faculty, theoretical concepts as well as practical and creative applications are addressed in the curricula and reinforced by interaction with professionals in the industry. To accomplish this mission, Western Culinary Institute is dedicated to: * Fostering academic excellence, * Providing theoretical and practical training, * Employing qualified faculty who offer students personalized attention and professional expertise, * Featuring industry-current curricula and technologies, * Providing staff that uphold the highest standards ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 2-year, Private for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Less than one year certificate
One but less than two years certificate
Associate's degree
Campus Setting City: Large
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At Western Culinary Institute, 89.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 32.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $3,654), and 48% receive loans ($11,383 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,057.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending Western Culinary Institute is $48,778 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

Percent of In-State Undergrads     34.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     81.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     55.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 800-736-6126
Admissions Office Email admissions@chefs.edu
Admissions Office Address 600 SW 10th Avenue, Suite 400, Portland, Oregon 97205
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.chefs.edu/Admissions/transfer/
Admissions Website http://www.chefs.edu/Admissions
Application Fee $50
 
Western Culinary Institute Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 50
Hospitality Administration/Management, General 50
Personal and culinary services 116 301
Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef 45 81
Culinary Arts/Chef Training 71 220
 
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