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Institute of Culinary Education

New York, NY·Private for-profit·637 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want small classes and close faculty access. for-profit institutions have higher scrutiny — research carefully. a private for-profit school with 637 students.

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About This School

Institute of Culinary Education is a private for-profit institution located in New York, New York with approximately 637 undergraduate students enrolled.

The Institute of Culinary Education (ICE) is a private for-profit culinary school with locations in New York City and Los Angeles, accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). It offers career training, diploma and associate degree programs in the culinary arts both in person and online. Fields of study include culinary arts, pastry and baking arts, plant-based culinary arts, restaurant and culinary management and hospitality management. The school also runs one of the largest hands-on recreational cooking, baking and beverage programs in the United States.

For students serious about a culinary career in a major food city, this is a strong option — the median graduation debt of just $3,972 is remarkably low for a private institution, suggesting many students complete programs without taking on crushing loans. ICE offers solid specialty tracks like plant-based culinary arts and pastry that go beyond standard cooking programs, and its New York City location means real industry access. That said, as a for-profit school, it's worth researching job placement rates carefully before enrolling, since for-profit culinary schools vary widely in how well graduates actually land paying kitchen work.

Founded
1975
Setting
Large city

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Admissions

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Cost & Financial Aid

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Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants21%
Median debt at graduation$3,972

After Graduation

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Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$3,972
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Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White21%
Black7%
Hispanic/Latino54%
Asian6%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (637 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

Institute of Culinary Education

225 Liberty Street

New York, NY 10281

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Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
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