TUITION & FEES
Know your program costs upfront—your tuition and fees will not increase for the entirety of your chosen program.
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Is Culinary School Worth the Cost?
If you’re wondering whether culinary school is worth the investment, you’re not alone – it’s a fair question. A culinary education takes real time and money. It’s also an investment in yourself and your career.
Focused, hands-on training can build your skills faster than working your way up alone. A diploma or degree may help you stand out with employers. And your Chef Instructors, classmates, and externship can become a professional network that could open doors for years to come.
Escoffier is committed to helping make that investment more affordable. In the 2023–24 academic year, the average net price for Boulder (including online) students was $13,130 after grant and / or scholarship aid for students in the largest program for the first time, and most students received financial aid – 80% for Boulder (including online programs) and 85% for Austin.* Our Financial Aid team is here to help you build a plan that fits your life and supports your goals, wherever you’re starting from.
Talk to an Advisor*85% of Austin students and 80% of Boulder 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
Financing Options to Help You Pay for School
*International students are not eligible for Title IV financial aid
The Impact of Escoffier, in Students’ Words
*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.
Escoffier Tuition & Fees FAQs
Are the listed prices per year, or for the entire program?
All prices shown are total program costs, not per-year figures. And they’re locked in: your tuition and fees will not increase for the entirety of your chosen program.
What does the total program cost include?
Total program cost includes tuition, your uniform, and your toolkit. For online programs, e-textbooks are included in tuition, and there’s an optional technology fee if you don’t already have a computer. For Boulder and Austin programs, coursepacks are included (for associate degree programs), but textbooks are purchased separately. Full details are in our catalogs.
How long does it take to complete each program?
Online diplomas take 60 weeks, and online associate degrees take 60 to 84 weeks depending on the program.* On campus diplomas take 30 weeks, while campus associate degrees take 60 weeks. You can find more details about each program on our program pages.
*Time to complete may be extended due to Distance Education course sequencing.
Can you get financial aid for culinary school?
Yes, financial aid is available to qualifying students who apply. Our Financial Aid team is available to help you understand the process. Learn more about financial aid at Escoffier.
Can you get scholarships for culinary school?
Yes! Escoffier students are encouraged to apply for as many scholarship and grant opportunities as they can, before and even after enrolling. Explore scholarships and grants.
How do most students pay for culinary school?
Most students use a combination of grants, scholarships, and/or federal student loans. In fact, the vast majority of first-time, full-time students receive some form of financial assistance; in the 2023-2024 academic year, 80% of Boulder (including online programs) students and 85% of Austin students received some form of student financial aid.
*85% of Austin students and 80% of Boulder 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
What is “net price,” and how is it calculated?
Estimated net price is calculated by subtracting estimated total grant aid from the estimated total cost of attendance.* Each student receives an estimated net price after completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA®). You can estimate yours now with Escoffier’s net price calculators for Boulder (including online programs) and Austin.
*What does net price mean for college costs?, StudentAid.gov
Can I continue working while I’m enrolled?
Yes, many Escoffier students work while enrolled. Online classes are designed for that balance: live sessions are recorded, so if work keeps you from attending live, you can watch on your own schedule, as long as you meet required weekly assignment due dates.
