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Texas Culinary Academy
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Information Summary
Ranks 1478th overall and 61st in Texas
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
63.1 |
|---|---|
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
19 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
70% / N/A |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
801 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Austin, TX 78758
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 42,820 (42,820 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 18,024 (2.34 people per house) |
| Families | 9,237 (3.1 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 5,289 |
| Pop. — Asian | 3,649 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | 74 |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 469 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 26,521 |
| Pop. — Other | 8,326 |
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 | Continuous |
| 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 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Texas Culinary Academy use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Texas Culinary Academy 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 | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Texas Culinary Academy Ranks 81st for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,808 | 104 | |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A | |
| Institutional Grant Aid | N/A | N/A | |
| Student Loan Aid | $11,084 | 199 | |
| Any financial aid type | 215 |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Texas Culinary Academy?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | 2 | 3 | 5 |
Hispanic | 36 | 21 | 57 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 4 | 1 | 5 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 1 | 2 | 3 |
White Non-Hispanic | 65 | 42 | 107 |
Race Unknown | 356 | 268 | 624 |
| Total | 464 | 337 | 801 |
Most Popular Programs
Texas Culinary Academy has over 2 programs available.
| Program Name | Contact Hours | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supp. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 1485 | $38,850 | $3,355 |
| 2 | Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 1170 | $26,725 | $1,990 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Texas Culinary Academy.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 285 | 142 | 427 | |
| 19 | 77 | 96 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | 2 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 10 | 76 | 96 |
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | 3 | 6 | 39 | 5 | 95 | 279 | 427 | |
| Total | 5 | 7 | 44 | 6 | 1 | 105 | 355 | 523 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Texas Culinary Academy Ranks 3477th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $35,082 ($35,398 male / $34,513 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 42 (27 male / 15 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 10 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 4 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $347,756 |
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