Applying to Culinary School: LCI Ranked #1 Culinary School in the Nation Again by Multiple Sources

Niche recently released its 2023 list of the best culinary school schools in the United States. Of the over 130 schools ranked, Louisiana Culinary Institute repeated as the top culinary school in the nation. Niche uses a ranking system based on the rigorous analysis of key statistics from the United States Department of Education. This list is compiled using tuition, enrollment data, and student reviews. Recognizing culinary schools from across the nation based on their resources, merit, and reputation provides prospective students with the insight to make the best decision for their education and career.

2023 has seen Louisiana Culinary Institute earn another top honor, this one from University Magazine. University Magazine considers the curriculum, facilities, faculty experience, location, tuition, financial aid opportunities, and alumni success. These institutions are renowned for their exceptional programs, students, staff, facilities, and commitment to success.

About Louisiana Culinary Institute

Family-owned and operated since 2003, the Louisiana Culinary Institute (LCI) is a 2-year college located at 10550 Airline Highway in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Nationally accredited, it offers Associate of Occupational Studies degree programs with concentrations in Advanced Culinary Arts, Advanced Baking and Pastry, and Hospitality Management. 

LCI is a 40,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility. The modern features include spacious classrooms, including demonstration labs, general education classrooms, and baking labs. LCI’s campus also features a full-service restaurant kitchen, two project kitchens, a restaurant dining room, an amphitheater with a residential kitchen, and a media center.

The not-for-profit LCI Foundation hosts several events each year. The proceeds from each event help create need-based scholarships while feeding the needy, including local food banks and groups like Mighty Moms. LCI also offers facility rental for parties, receptions, commissary needs, and leisure classes that are all open to the public.