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American Academy is in a large city, in New York, NY. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at American Academy earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
Students and faculty are generally focused on one of the school's main fields of study. The most common major fields study at American Academy include funeral and mortuary science.
All qualified applicants are admitted as the school offers open admission.
American Academy, in 2007-2008, had 198 students (159 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at the school are minorities. Adults changing careers are relatively common at American Academy.
More complete details are provided below.
American Academy McAllister Institute Of Funeral Service
619 West 54th Street - 6th Floor
New York, NY 10019
General Phone: (212) 757-1190
http://www.funeraleducation.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Funeral and Mortuary Science | 64 | funeral and mortuary |
Number of programs and degrees for American Academy in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 64 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, American Academy had a total enrollment of 198 students (159 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 33% |
| Black | 15% |
| Hispanic | 11% |
| Asian | 2% |
| Unknown | 40% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 16% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New York | 76% |
| New Jersey | 10% |
| (International Students) | 7% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| North Carolina | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 48 % |
| Part-Time | 60 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 11,370 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,370 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
American Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1081300)
FUNERAL AND MORTUARY SCIENCE
Funeral Service and Mortuary Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets American Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in funeral and mortuary science (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Offers part-time study On-campus library
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