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Pennsylvania Culinary Institute
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Information Summary
Ranks 1086th overall and 98th in Pennsylvania
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
72.1 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$32,875 |
| Admission
Success rate |
59% |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
28 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
82% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
1,097 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Pittsburgh, PA 15222-3500
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,999 (1,999 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 811 (1.3 people per house) |
| Families | 154 (2.2 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 508 |
| Pop. — Asian | 43 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 3 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 13 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 1,439 |
| Pop. — Other | 13 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Associate's — Private For-profit
| Undergraduate | Associates |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher full-time two-year |
| Enrollment | Exclusively undergraduate two-year |
| Size & Setting | Small two-year |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Associate's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Other academic year |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | |
| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Pennsylvania Culinary Institute?
Ranks 547th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $18,850 | $18,850 | $18,850 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Tuition | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $32,875 | $32,875 | $32,875 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $33,073 | $33,073 | $33,073 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $25,855 | $25,855 | $25,855 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $18,550 |
$18,550 |
$18,550 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $3,292 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $7,020 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $2,921 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $6,611 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,921 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,921 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | N/A |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 1,489 (774 male / 715 female) |
| Admitted | 874 (458 male / 416 female) |
| Admission rate | 59% |
| First-time Enrollment | 537 (297 male / 240 female) |
| FT Enrollment | 537 (297 male / 240 female) |
| PT Enrollment | N/A (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 1,097 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Pennsylvania Culinary Institute use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Pennsylvania Culinary Institute accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 300 |
| Meals per Week | 15 |
| Room Fee | $4,450 |
| Board Fee | $2,570 |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute Ranks 21st for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,840 | 210 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $2,877 | 34 | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,500 | 12 | |
| Student Loan Aid | $16,707 | 434 | |
| Any financial aid type | 472 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Pennsylvania Culinary Institute?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 51 | 53 | 104 |
Hispanic | 18 | 13 | 31 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 8 | 4 | 12 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2 | 2 | 4 |
White Non-Hispanic | 379 | 222 | 601 |
Race Unknown | 207 | 138 | 345 |
| Total | 665 | 432 | 1,097 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Pennsylvania Culinary Institute.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 277 | 105 | 382 | |
| 35 | 89 | 124 | |
| 52 | 36 | 88 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 21 | 4 | 93 | 6 | 124 | |||
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 3 | 40 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 273 | 53 | 382 |
| Hospitality Administration/Management, General | 7 | 4 | 67 | 10 | 88 | |||
| Total | 3 | 68 | 17 | 3 | 1 | 433 | 69 | 594 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Pennsylvania Culinary Institute Ranks 3060th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $39,891 ($40,634 male / $37,998 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 39 (28 male / 11 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 2 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 20 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $392,729 |
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