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Costs & Aid at a Glance

  • $13,130 Average net price for Boulder/Online students*
  • 85% Percent of Austin students receiving financial assistance**
  • 35+ Scholarship and grant opportunities to explore†
  • $0 No application fee

*Average net price in the largest program for full-time beginning students was $13,130 in 2023-24 after grant and scholarship aid, College Navigator, National Center for Education Statistics

**85% of Austin students who entered postsecondary education for the first time received some financial assistance in 2023-24 for those who applied and qualified, College Navigator, National Center for Education Statistics

†Scholarship and grant criteria, availability, and deadlines vary by provider. Eligibility does not guarantee funding. Please review individual requirements carefully before applying.

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Tuition & Fees

See the total program cost for every diploma and degree — online, Boulder, and Austin — published upfront and locked in for the length of your program.
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Financial Aid

Financial aid is available for Escoffier students who apply and qualify. See how it works: FAFSA steps, federal aid types, deadlines, and help from our team.*
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Application Process

How to apply to Escoffier in a few steps: what you’ll need, how to submit, and what happens next. There’s no application fee!
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New Students & Admissions

Answers for new and prospective students: enrollment steps, what to expect in class, technology and equipment requirements, and transfer credits.
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Military & Veterans

GI Bill® and VA education benefits, military grants, and how eligible active duty members, veterans, and their families can use them at Escoffier.
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International Students

Admissions guidance for students joining from outside the United States, including eligibility and enrollment requirements.
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Student Housing

Attending Escoffier in person? Find housing resources for students moving to Boulder, CO or Austin, TX for culinary school.
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Open House

Get a taste of culinary school on campus. Meet Chef Instructors, see our kitchens in action, and ask questions at a Boulder or Austin event.
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Schedule Your Tour

Book a personal visit: walk the campus, shadow a real class session, and picture your day-to-day as an Escoffier student before you apply.

*International students are not eligible for Title IV financial aid

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I didn’t want to be just a cook, I wanted to be a great cook, and I knew with Escoffier behind me and learning these […] skills, it was going to put me right over the top.”*

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Kevin FullerOnline Culinary Arts Graduate, Fox’s MasterChef: Dynamic Duos Contestant, Training Grounds BBQ food truck Owner, U.S. Navy Veteran

*This information may not reflect every student’s experience. Results and outcomes may be based on several factors such as geographical region or previous experience.

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*Based on comparable student population data for Austin and Boulder as currently reported in Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
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