Institute of Culinary Education (Pasadena, CA)
Institute of Culinary Education (Pasadena, CA) is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Pasadena, CA. It offers 6 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page.
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Institute of Culinary Education (Pasadena, CA) is Culinary Arts/Chef Training and the 2025 tuition and fees is $38,803. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Culinary Arts/Chef Training programs ($18,726). The length of the program is 642 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 8 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Institute of Culinary Education (Pasadena, CA).
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Culinary Arts/Chef Training | $38,803 | $1,697 | 642 Hours | 8 Months | $18,726 |
| 2 | Culinary Arts/Chef Training | $17,561 | $1,939 | 900 Hours | 16 Months | $18,726 |
| 3 | Culinary Arts/Chef Training | $48,027 | $2,973 | 62 Hours | 15 Months | $18,726 |
| 4 | Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | $37,503 | $1,497 | 610 Hours | 8 Months | $24,241 |
| 5 | Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | $13,757 | $743 | 316 Hours | 7 Months | $8,587 |
| 6 | Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | $47,215 | $2,785 | 60 Hours | 15 Months | $24,241 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 553 students attended Institute of Culinary Education (Pasadena, CA) in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 19 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 10 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 54 (full-time) and 41 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Institute of Culinary Education (Pasadena, CA) is 77% and the retention rate is 82% at the school.
| Student Population | 553 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 77% |
| Number of Faculty | 29 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Institute of Culinary Education (Pasadena, CA) is $38,803
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
30% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,577 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $38,803 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,697 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $17,910 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $5,880 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,577 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Institute of Culinary Education (Pasadena, CA) offers 4 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, 265 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 3 | 0 | 246 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 1 | 1 | 19 |
| Total | 4 | 1 | 265 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Institute of Culinary Education (Pasadena, CA) are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 265 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 246 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 19 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 246 completers |
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | ✕ | 54 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✕ | 171 |
| Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager | ✕ | 21 |
| Total | 246 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✔ | 19 completers |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | ✔ | 19 |
| Total | 19 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 553 students have enrolled into Institute of Culinary Education (Pasadena, CA). By gender, 271 male and 282 female students are attending the school.
There are 157 White (28.39%), 51 Black/African American (9.22%), 135 Hispanic (24.41%), 58 Asian (10.49%), and 285 students with other races. 50 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 553 | 271 | 282 |
| American Indian/Native American | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| Asian | 58 | 33 | 25 |
| Black/African American | 51 | 21 | 30 |
| Hispanic | 135 | 78 | 57 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| White | 157 | 74 | 83 |
| Two More | 69 | 27 | 42 |
| Un-Known | 27 | 15 | 12 |
| Non-resident Alien | 50 | 22 | 28 |
Directory Information
- 521 East Green Street, Pasadena, CA
- 626-345-6601
- School Website
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