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Estimated Cost
$150,430
Financial Aid
$128,304
Students
Under 1,000
About New England Culinary Institute
The New England Culinary Institute (NECI) is a career-oriented culinary college located in Montpelier, Vermont, founded on June 15, 1980, by Fran Voigt and John Dranow. The first NECI class, conducted by Chef Michel LeBorgne, had seven students. The enrollment was 500 in 2015. A second campus was operated in Essex, Vermont, from August 1989 through August 2009.
New England Culinary Institute Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#2160 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Vermont
#16 of 26
Best For-Profit Colleges in Vermont
#1 of 3
Most Popular Majors
Out of 2 majors categories at New England Culinary Institute, the 2 most popular are listed below.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from New England Culinary Institute within four or six years.