Western Culinary Institute
2018 Directory Page

921 SW Morrison, Suite 400
Portland, OR 97205-2793

Main website

President
Brian Williams

Core Institutional Data

Directory information, response status and frequently used variables
State abbreviation Oregon
FIPS state code Oregon
Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) regions Far West AK CA HI NV OR WA
OPE Title IV eligibility indicator code Not currently participating in Title IV, has an OPE ID number
Sector of institution Private for-profit, 2-year
Level of institution At least 2 but less than 4 years
Control of institution Private for-profit
Highest level of offering Associate's degree
Undergraduate offering Undergraduate degree or certificate offering
Graduate offering No graduate offering
Highest degree offered Associate's degree
Degree-granting status Degree-granting
Historically Black College or University No
Institution has hospital Not applicable
Institution grants a medical degree No
Tribal college No
Degree of urbanization (Urban-centric locale) City: Large
Institution open to the general public Institution is open to the public
Status of institution Closed in current year (active has data)
Year institution was deleted from IPEDS 2017
Institution is active in current year Yes
Primarily postsecondary indicator Primarily postsecondary institution
Postsecondary institution indicator Active postsecondary institution
Postsecondary and Title IV institution indicator Non-Title IV postsecondary institution
Reporting method for student charges, graduation rates, retention rates and student financial aid Student charges for full academic year and full-year GR/SFA/retention rate cohort
Institutional category Degree-granting, associate's and certificates
Carnegie Classification 2015: Basic Special Focus Two-Year: Arts & Design
Carnegie Classification 2005/2010: Basic Associate's--Private For-profit
Carnegie Classification 2000 {Item not available}
Land Grant Institution Not a Land Grant Institution
Multi-institution or multi-campus organization Institution is part of a multi-institution or multi-campus organization
Identification number of multi-institution or multi-campus organization Career Education Corporation
Core Based Statistical Area (CBSA) Portland-Vancouver-Hillsboro, OR-WA
CBSA Type Metropolitan or Micropolitan Metropolitan Statistical Area
Combined Statistical Area (CSA) Portland-Vancouver-Salem, OR-WA
Fips County code Multnomah County, OR
State and 114TH Congressional District ID OR, District 03
Data Feedback Report comparison group category created by NCES Not applicable, institution is inactive or adminstrative unit
Data Feedback Report - Institution submitted a custom comparison group Not applicable
New England City and Town Area (NECTA) Not applicable
Carnegie Classification 2015: Undergraduate Instructional Program Special Focus: Two-Year Institution
Carnegie Classification 2015: Graduate Instructional Program Not classified (Exclusively Undergraduate)
Carnegie Classification 2015: Undergraduate Profile Two-year, higher full-time
Carnegie Classification 2015: Enrollment Profile Exclusively undergraduate two-year
Carnegie Classification 2015: Size and Setting Two-year, very small
Frequently used fall enrollment variables
Institution size category Under 1,000
Response status information
Does institution have a tenure system

Offerings

Educational offerings, organization, admissions, services and athletic associations.

Admission considerations
Open admission policy Not applicable
Secondary school GPA
Secondary school rank
Secondary school record
Completion of college-preparatory program
Recommendations
Formal demonstration of competencies
Admission test scores
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)
Award levels offered
Less than one year certificate Implied no
One but less than two years certificate Yes
Associate's degree Yes
Two but less than 4 years certificate Implied no
Bachelor's degree Implied no
Postbaccalaureate certificate Implied no
Master's degree Implied no
Post-master's certificate Implied no
Other degree Implied no
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship Implied no
Doctor's degree - professional practice Implied no
Doctor's degree - other Implied no
Calendar system, application fees, tuition plans, and enrollment levels offered
Calendar system Other academic year
Full-time undergraduate students are enrolled Yes
Full time first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students enrolled No
Full-time graduate (not including doctor's professional practice) students are enrolled Not applicable
Part-time undergraduate students are enrolled No
Part time first-time degree/certificate-seeking undergraduate students enrolled No
Part-time graduate (not including doctor's professional practice) students are enrolled Not applicable
Doctor's professional practice students are enrolled Not applicable
Doctor's professional practice students are enrolled in programs formerly designated as first-professional Not applicable
Any alternative tuition plans offered by institution Yes
Tuition guaranteed plan Implied no
Prepaid tuition plan Implied no
Tuition payment plan Yes
Other alternative tuition plan Implied no
Tuition charge varies for in-district, in-state, out-of-state students No
Conference associations and other information
Member of National Athletic Association No
Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Implied no
Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Implied no
Member of National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) Implied no
Member of National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA) Implied no
Member of National Christian College Athletic Association (NCCAA) Implied no
Member of other national athletic association not listed above Implied no
NCAA/NAIA member for football No
NCAA/NAIA conference number football Not applicable
NCAA/NAIA member for basketball No
NCAA/NAIA conference number basketball Not applicable
NCAA/NAIA member for baseball No
NCAA/NAIA conference number baseball Not applicable
NCAA/NAIA member for cross country/track No
NCAA/NAIA conference number cross country/track Not applicable
Distance education, special learning opportunities, selected student services and library services and resources
ROTC Implied no
ROTC - Army Implied no
ROTC - Navy Implied no
ROTC - Air Force Implied no
Study abroad Implied no
Weekend/evening college Implied no
Teacher certification (below the postsecondary level) Implied no
Teacher certification: Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization Implied no
Teacher certification: Students must complete their preparation at another institution for certain areas of specialization Implied no
Teacher certification: Approved by the state for initial certifcation or licensure of teachers. Implied no
None of the above special learning opportunities are offered Yes
Years of college-level work required Not applicable
Academic/career counseling service Yes
Employment services for students Yes
Placement services for completers Yes
On-campus day care for students' children Implied no
None of the above selected services are offered Implied no
Library resources/services: Physical facilities Yes
Library resources/services: Organized collection of printed materials Yes
Library resources/services: Access to digital/electronic resources Yes
Library resources/services: Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials Yes
Library resources/services: Established library hours Yes
Library resources/services: Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions Implied no
Library resources/services not provided Implied no
Undergraduate level distance education courses offered Implied no
Undergraduate level distance education programs offered Implied no
Undergraduate level distance education not offered Yes
Graduate level distance education courses offered Not applicable
Graduate level distance education programs offered Not applicable
Graduate level distance education not offered Not applicable
Distance education courses offered Implied no
Undergraduate level programs or courses are offered via distance education Implied no
Graduate level programs or courses are offered via distance education Not applicable
Does not offer distance education opportunities Yes
All programs offered completely via distance education No
Remedial services Implied no
Institutional control or affiliation
Institutional control or affiliation Private for-profit
Primary public control Not applicable
Secondary public control Not applicable
Religious affiliation Not applicable
Non-traditional credits
Credit for life experiences Implied no
Advanced placement (AP) credits Implied no
Institution does not accept dual, credit for life, or AP credits Yes
Dual credit Implied no
Room and board charges
Full-time, first-time degree/certificate-seeking students required to live on campus Not applicable
Institution provide on-campus housing No
Institution provides board or meal plan No
Services and programs for servicemembers and veterans
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program) Yes
Credit for military training Implied no
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families Yes
Recognized student veteran organization Yes
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges Implied no
Services and programs are not available to veterans, military servicemembers, or their families? Implied no
Types of educational offerings
Occupational Yes
Academic Yes
Continuing professional Not applicable
Recreational or avocational Implied no
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent Implied no
Secondary (high school) Implied no
Undergraduate students with disabilities: Fall 2016
Percent indicator of undergraduates formally registered as students with disabilities 3 percent or less