Your Culinary Career Success

The Midwest Culinary Institute is built on a thirty-five year tradition of excellence in the culinary arts and hospitality technologies.

You can share in our success as you take full advantage of our outstanding programs, our renowned and attentive faculty, and our exceptional facilities. Did you know that  MCI offers a highly affordable culinary education, with tuition about half (or even one-third) that of other colleges and universities? You receive a quality education that is affordable, practical, and hands-on, for your real-life career success.

Real experience—for real success

Cincinnati State is the national leader in cooperative education among two-year colleges, with the largest cooperative education program and strong connections to over 800 employers. We know that your co-op education experience can make all the difference in helping you meet your goals and preparing you for your future.

At the Midwest Culinary Institute, as throughout Cincinnati State, co-op is closely integrated with our course curriculum, our scheduling, and our advising system. Full-time co-op coordinators support students in preparing for and succeeding in their co-ops.

Work for success

Almost all students in the Business Technologies Division, of which Midwest Culinary Institute is a part, participate in Working for Success Experience. This dynamic program, which encompasses several courses and modules, enables students to start college with the future in mind. Here you, too, can gain practical expertise in core business competencies that are essential for success.

Midwest Culinary Institute—your entrée to a successful future