The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
University Website: www.walnuthillcollege.edu
Apply Online: www.walnuthillcollege.edu/onlineapp.asp
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College was founded in 1974 as America's first private college to offer career training in fine dining and the luxury hospitality industry. The college offers four majors: Culinary Arts, Restaurant Management, Pastry Arts and Hotel Management. The majors are offered at the Associate and Bachelors degree levels.
Located in the University City section of Philadelphia the campus features four open-to-the-public student-run restaurants, a pastry shop, bookstore and gift shop and a student cafe. The college offers on-site housing for students. There are 600 students who hail from 17 states.
Special features are travel experiences which are included in the tuition. All Culinary and Pastry students in the Associate Degree participate in a week-long gastronomic tour of France. Restaurant and Hotel Management students participate in a week-long hospitality tour that includes behind-the-scenes tours of Walt Disney World Resort and other central Florida resorts followed by a cruise to the Bahamas. Students that continue their studies towards a Bachelors degree participate in a week-long Hospitality Tour of England.
Fast Facts
- Private for profit, Four or more years
- 500 students
- $18,450.00 avg tuition
4207 Walnut St
Philadelphia,
PA
19104
2152(224) 200-3015
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The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
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| Retention rate | 92% |
| 4-year graduation rate | 14% |
| 6-year graduation rate | 14% |
| Open Admissions Policy | Yes |
| Secondary School GPA | Not applicable |
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| AP Credits | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | Yes |
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
| Tuition | In-District | In-State | Out-Of-State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avg Full-Time Undergraduate Tuition | $18,450.00 | $18,450.00 | $18,450.00 |
| Full-Time Undergraduate Required Fees | $3,525.00 | $3,525.00 | $3,525.00 |
| Part-Time Undergraduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Avg Full Time Graduate Tuition | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Full Time Graduate Required Fees | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Part-Full Time Graduate Cost Per Credit Hour | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Expenses | On-Campus |
Off-Campus (without family) |
Off-Campus (with family) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $8,000.00 | $9,525.00 | $4,250.00 |
| Other Expenses | $2,800.00 | $4,250.00 | $4,250.00 |
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50.00 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $0.00 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,250.00 |
| Percent receiving aid | 89% |
| Percent receiving grant aid | 82% |
| Avg amount of grant aid | $2,622.00 |
| Percent receiving student loan aid | 89% |
| Avg amount of student loan aid | $7,426.00 |
The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
| Programs and majors | Associate's | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctorate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | ||||
| Hotel/Motel Administration/Management | X | X | ||
| Restaurant/Food Services Management | X | X | ||
| PERSONAL AND CULINARY SERVICES | ||||
| Baking and Pastry Arts/Baker/Pastry Chef | X | X | ||
| Culinary Arts/Chef Training | X | X | ||
Scholarships for Students in Pennsylvania
| Name | Amount | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| PA House of Representatives Legislative Fellowship Program | $4875 | Varies |
| Educational Gratuity Program | $500 | Varies |
| Intel PhD Fellowship Program | Varies | Varies |
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Schools Near The Restaurant School at Walnut Hill College
| Name | Distance |
|---|---|
| University of the Sciences | 0.5mi |
| Lincoln Technical Institute-Center City Philadelphia | 0.7mi |
| University of Pennsylvania | 0.8mi |
| Drexel University | 1.1mi |
| Moore College of Art and Design | 1.7mi |
| The Curtis Institute of Music | 2.0mi |
| The Art Institute of Philadelphia | 2.1mi |
| Community College of Philadelphia | 2.2mi |
| Peirce College | 2.2mi |
| Metropolitan Career Center Computer Technology Institute | 2.3mi |
| The University of the Arts | 2.3mi |
| Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts | 2.3mi |
| Jna Institute of Culinary Arts | 2.5mi |
| Thomas Jefferson University | 2.6mi |
| Hussian School of Art | 3.1mi |
