According to the school, Kendall College, founded in 1934, offers programs in business, culinary arts early childhood education and hospitality management. Located near downtown Chicago, the school is minutes from some of the country’s best restaurants, hotels and companies, providing students the opportunity to access a variety of internships and work experiences. Kendall College offers opportunities for students to pursue traditional or flexible degree programs in a number of career-oriented concentrations. Additionally, Kendall College is a member of Laureate International Universities, a global network of more than 50 institutions in 24 countries offering undergraduate and graduate degree programs to 600,000 students worldwide. Through this partnership, Kendall students have access to study-abroad programs, internships and professional opportunities in Europe, Latin America, Asia and Australia. Many Kendall College graduates are local and national leaders in their fields.
| School | Date Established: | 1934 † |
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| School Type: | Campus | |
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| Students | Enrolled Students: | 2,170 |
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| Student to Faculty Ratio: | 18 to 1 |
| Cost | In State Tuition: | $22,125 |
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| Out of State Tuition: | $22,125 | |
| Books and Supplies: | $1,800 | |
| Students with Financial aid:** | 89% |
| Accreditation | The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association, American Culinary Federation (ACF) Accrediting Commission, and the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE). † |
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Bachelor's Degrees
- Bachelor - Hospitality Management
- Bachelor’s Hospitality Management - Online and Weekend Program
We Measure Our Success By Yours
At Kendall College, we measure our success by the success of our students. By leveraging global resources, connections, teaching talent, and everything the great city of Chicago has to offer, Kendall will put you on the fast-track to a successful, fulfilling career. Founded in 1934, Kendall is a private Illinois college committed to cultivating extraordinary talent for the global business, hospitality, culinary and education fields. Kendall offers three specialized schools of study:
- The School of Culinary Arts – long regarded as one of the top culinary arts, baking and pastry schools in the nation.
- The School of Business – offering innovative cross-functional programs demanded in today’s business world
- Les Roches School of Hospitality Management – associated with the world-renowned Swiss hotel school.
- The School of Early Childhood Education- offering both traditional four-year degree programs and distance learning options for flexible study.
Kendall College is nestled near the center of a world-class city known for its fine restaurants, chefs, and hotel. Kendall’s Riverworks campus is located just minutes from downtown, along the Chicago River in Chicago’s eclectic Goose Island neighborhood. Kendall is equipped with wireless classrooms, 16 professional kitchens, a full-fledged hotel suite, fine dining room, and specialized classrooms. Kendall is ideally equipped to teach the latest culinary, business, hospitality, and educational innovations. Kendall is adjacent to thriving business, dining, tourism, and entertainment districts. They also offer students and aspiring professionals compelling internship and job opportunities. Our strategic location also makes it easy to recruit the most seasoned faculty and foster fruitful partnerships with industry leaders.
