Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Boulder, CO. It offers 8 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (8/2/2002 - Current).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is Culinary Arts/Chef Training and the 2025 tuition and fees is $22,597. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Culinary Arts/Chef Training programs ($18,726). The length of the program is 59 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 15 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Culinary Arts/Chef Training | $22,597 | $675 | 59 Hours | 15 Months | $18,726 |
| 2 | Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | $20,782 | $675 | 59 Hours | 15 Months | $24,241 |
| 3 | Culinary Arts/Chef Training | $34,470 | $675 | 90 Hours | 15 Months | $18,726 |
| 4 | Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | $31,770 | $675 | 90 Hours | 15 Months | $24,241 |
| 5 | $22,597 | $675 | 59 Hours | 15 Months | - | |
| 6 | Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant | $22,597 | $675 | 59 Hours | 15 Months | $11,462 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 8,504 students attended Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 101 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 12 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 48 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 509 (full-time) and 15 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is 48% and transfer-out rate is 1%. The retention rate is 49% at the school.
| Student Population | 8,504 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 48% |
| Number of Faculty | 113 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 48 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is $22,597
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
66% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,868 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $22,597 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $675 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $27,975 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $5,490 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,868 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder offers 5 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 1,657 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 2 | 0 | 42 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 3 | 0 | 1,615 |
| Total | 5 | 0 | 1,657 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder are offered only in on-site (classroom) education. Total 1,657 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 42 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 1,615 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 42 completers |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | ✕ | 14 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 28 |
| Total | 42 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 1,599 completers |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | ✕ | 624 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 896 |
| Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant | ✕ | 79 |
| Total | 1,615 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 8,504 students have enrolled into Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder. By gender, 2,395 male and 6,109 female students are attending the school.
There are 2,633 White (30.96%), 3,437 Black/African American (40.42%), 751 Hispanic (8.83%), 98 Asian (1.15%), and 2,313 students with other races.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8,504 | 2,395 | 6,109 |
| American Indian/Native American | 126 | 49 | 77 |
| Asian | 98 | 35 | 63 |
| Black/African American | 3,437 | 893 | 2,544 |
| Hispanic | 751 | 244 | 507 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 23 | 11 | 12 |
| White | 2,633 | 766 | 1,867 |
| Two More | 548 | 140 | 408 |
| Un-Known | 888 | 257 | 631 |
| Non-resident Alien | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 637 S Broadway, Ste H, Boulder, CO
- 303-494-7988
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information