Private For-profit 📍 Scottsdale, Arizona 👥 149 students

Arizona Culinary Institute

#3 of 126 in Arizona
🟢 Excellent
91% Graduation Rate
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4-Year Graduation Rate (150% time)
91%
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91%
Graduation Rate
150% completion time
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90%
Retention Rate
First-year full-time students
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N/A
Acceptance Rate
Overall admission rate
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N/A
In-State Tuition
Per year
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$38,815
Avg Net Price
After grants & aid
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$41,651
Median Salary
10 years after enrollment

What does graduation rate tell you?

The graduation rate measures the share of students who complete their degree within 150% of normal program time — for a 4-year degree, that's 6 years. A higher rate signals stronger academic support, financial aid, and student services. Low graduation rates may indicate higher dropout risk, often tied to cost, academic fit, or institutional support gaps. Arizona Culinary Institute's 91% graduation rate places it in the Excellent tier — ranked among the top-completing colleges in the country.

Top Graduation Rates in Arizona

# College Grad Rate Rating Retention In-State Tuition
1 Roberto-Venn School of Luthiery
Phoenix
100% 🟢 Excellent N/A N/A
2 Pure Aesthetics Natural Skincare School
Tucson
91% 🟢 Excellent N/A N/A
3 Penrose Academy
Scottsdale
90% 🟢 Excellent 88% N/A
4 Arizona College of Nursing-Tempe
Tempe
89% 🟢 Excellent 71% $26,091
5 International Baptist College and Seminary
Chandler
88% 🟢 Excellent 25% $13,800
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Data source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Graduation rate = students completing within 150% of normal program time. Last updated: May 13, 2026.