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Culinary & Pastry Schools in Colorado

Updated October 10, 2026

Compare Culinary & Pastry programs across Colorado.

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Culinary & Pastry schools

#1

Colorado Mountain College

Glenwood Springs, CO In-state option BOC Score 52.3

Colorado Mountain College is a Public, 4-year in Glenwood Springs, CO serving about 2,816 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CO.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $2,616
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,840
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 27%
  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 859
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#2

Colorado Mesa University

Grand Junction, CO In-state option BOC Score 56.7

Colorado Mesa University is a Public, 4-year in Grand Junction, CO serving about 8,143 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CO.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $9,927
  • Out-of-state tuition: $25,124
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 82%
  • Graduation rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 1,279
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#3

Metropolitan State University of Denver

Denver, CO In-state option BOC Score 43.5

Metropolitan State University of Denver is a Public, 4-year in Denver, CO serving about 15,002 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CO.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $11,124
  • Out-of-state tuition: $30,684
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 99%
  • Graduation rate: 32%
  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 650
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#4

Pikes Peak State College

Colorado Springs, CO In-state option BOC Score 50.3

Pikes Peak State College is a Public, 4-year in Colorado Springs, CO serving about 9,595 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CO.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,510
  • Out-of-state tuition: $17,110
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 21%
  • Programs offered: 44
  • Annual completions: 1,635
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#5

Pueblo Community College

Pueblo, CO In-state option BOC Score 51.5

Pueblo Community College is a Public, 4-year in Pueblo, CO serving about 3,619 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CO.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $5,049
  • Out-of-state tuition: $17,649
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 31%
  • Programs offered: 39
  • Annual completions: 1,828
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#6

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, CO In-state option BOC Score 64.2

Red Rocks Community College is a Public, 4-year in Lakewood, CO serving about 4,889 students and accredited by Higher Learning Commission. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CO.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,859
  • Out-of-state tuition: $17,459
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 32%
  • Programs offered: 47
  • Annual completions: 1,567
  • Online programs available

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#7

Pickens Technical College

Aurora, CO In-state option BOC Score 55.0

Pickens Technical College is a Public, 2-year in Aurora, CO serving about 686 students and accredited by Council on Occupational Education. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CO.

Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $5,140
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,250
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 76%
  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 624

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

#8

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder

Boulder, CO In-state option BOC Score 37.4

Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts-Boulder is a Private for-profit, 2-year in Boulder, CO serving about 8,504 students and accredited by Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training. Graduates gain job-ready skills that align with employer demand across CO.

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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 48%
  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 3,406

Source:IPEDSScorecardACCSC

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