Cincinnati State Technical & Community College

Wow… we had been wanting to try out the Summit, as it had been named in Cincinnati magazine as a hidden gem. We definitely weren’t disappointed. The service was excellent, very attentive. The shrimp appetizer with truffle sauce was absolutely divine. I had the lamb and it was cooked absolutely perfect to my liking at medium rare. Our dinner companions thought the food was just as good as Boca, which I think is a pretty high compliment. My companions had salmon and risotto and absolutely loved it. We would definitely come back.

Went here for two years getting my Associates of Business in Culinary Arts, I loved the program and the kitchens are top notch and even better than a lot of the restaurant’s here in Cincinnati.
: In terms of the credit hour rate it is one of the lowest for Culinary Schools, I had friends attend the Culinary Institute of America and after two years they had spent over 100,000 just for tutiton, room and board and fees. After two years at MCI I spent around 8 thousand dollars and trained under Certified Master Chefs.
:Since this is a community college, there is no school pride which is sad to see, a lot of students when asked about our basketball team didn’t even know where the gym was.
: Things to check out if you go there currently for lunch I suggest Bakery Hill on the 2^nd floor of ATLC, everything is made there fresh everyday and the counter people are pastry students that really care about you, compared to the Overlook where the food is bland and way overpriced and greasy and the workers don’t want to help you.
: Also check out the Summit, it is an acting restaurant run by Chef Sean Kagy and his all student work staff in the kitchen and Donna and her all student wait staff. I would suggest going on Friday nights as they have had three courses plus wine pairings for around thirty dollars a person.

I’be been attending for a few terms and its a good school. Just depends on the teachers you get.

My first trip to Cincinnati State’s campus was as a guest lecturer. I’ve driven past here on several occasions, but never knew much about this two-​year school until recently. My presentation was held in the new ATLC Building, which features modern décor and stone-​set walls. The ATLC is home to the media department and culinary department. A stroll down the hallway revealed glass window allowing spectators to watch the chefs-​in-​training at work. Display windows featured elaborate fondant cakes, all student created. The building is also home to The Summit, the school’s gourmet restaurant operated by culinary students.
My lecture took place in the auditorium, which had state-​of-​the-​art A/​V equipment. The room was rounded with tiered, plush seating. The chairs each had an adjustable pivot desk. Every seat had a good view of the stage and the environment could accommodate large or intimate crowds.
I was really impressed with the amenities at Cincinnati State, as well as many of the courteous students I met in the hallway.
As a two-​year school, Cincinnati State caters to an older demographic, with their average student age of 27. They also have a solid reputation for placing graduates in the workplace or referring them to a local four-​year university upon completion of their Associate’s Degree.
Cincinnati State is looking to become more involved in the community and plans to welcome citizens onto their campus for activities and dining at The Summit.

Cincinnati State is a local community college that offers many resources to the Cincinnati Community. They offer associates degrees in most fields, a cooking school, and many classes to people who may not even be seeking a degree.
I just completed my BA a few weeks ago, but I feel that I am missing some things that I need to go further in my field. I’ve been looking at Cincinnati State as an option to do some more coursework as a non-​degree seeking student. Specifically they have some online web and graphic design courses that look especially appealing.
The tuition for Ohio residents is also really nice. Only about $ 80 per credit hour which makes each class about $ 280.
The process of looking at their available courses and then applying to be a non-​degree seeking student was extremely easy. I easily found the course listings, and in less than fifteen minutes, I had finished my application!