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 brings the world of business, hospitality, culinary arts, and education directly our students through industry events, visiting experts and industry leaders, on-campus recruiting and extensive alumni network (Our culinary graduates work in top restaurants around the country while Les Roches graduates work in over 75 countries).

The Kendall College Office of Financial Aid considers itself to be in a partnership with you and your family in financing your college education. Each partner contributes as much as it can. You have the primary responsibility for funding your education to the extent that you are able. Kendall, in turn works in tandem with federal, state, and outside scholarship agencies to provide additional resources that help you pay your educational expenses at Kendall College.

Applying for financial aid is easier than you think. At Kendall College, we'll connect you with an experienced Financial Aid Advisor, who can guide you and your family step-by-step through the application process, from start to finish. We take the mystery out of financial aid and make sure that you receive the help you need to pay for college. It's that simple.

In a nutshell, financial aid is money provided by a source outside of your family to help pay for the cost of your college education. Two main types of aid are available: need-based and non need-based. Need-based aid is based on your financial resources and ability to pay. Non need-based aid, often referred to as merit-based aid, is awarded in recognition of special skills, talent, or academic achievement.

Each year, Kendall College welcomes hundreds of students into its close-knit academic community to prepare for successful careers in Culinary Arts, Hospitality Management, Business Management and Early Childhood Education. Our dedicated, experienced Admissions Counselors are here to help you through the admissions process, from start to finish. Because you have important decisions to make about your future, we take a very personalized approach to ensure that you find the right path for you, whether that's a four-year Bachelor degree or two-year Associate degree program.

Kendall has plenty to offer, including award-winning faculty, outstanding hands-on learning facilities and rich resources, intimate class sizes, and strong ties to Chicago's rich culinary and hospitality industries. We welcome you and your parents to join us for an open house or scheduled private campus tour to experience what Kendall has to offer.

Kendall College evaluates students based on their admissions interview, essay, GPA, ACT or SAT, and TOEFL (if you are not a native English speaker). While not required, we strongly encourage you to submit two letters of recommendation. The application fee is $50, payable by check, money order or credit card payment.

Kendall College follows the guidelines of the American Disabilities Act and provides reasonable accommodations to individuals who provide appropriate documentation of disabilities.

The AAS degree in Culinary Arts is accredited by the American Culinary Federation and Kendall College is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Kendall's School of Education is accredited by the State of Illinois Department of Education for the K-3 Teacher Certification Programs.