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American Institute is located in a large city, in Columbus, Ohio. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Degree levels at American Institute top out at the Associate's degree.
Students at the school often study therapy and counseling and nutrition and exercise therapy.
The admissions department at American Institute does not accept all those who apply. In 2005, 71% of applicants were rejected at the school.
American Institute offers classes to 305 students (240 full-time equivalent). Forty-something year old students won't feel out of place at the school.
American Institute has a large share of part-time students.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The American Institute of Alternative Medicine (AIAM) is a private higher education institution whose mission is to thoroughly prepare students for careers in Acupuncture, Chinese Massage Therapy, or Western Massage through lecture, hands-on laboratory and clinical training. AIAM nurtures and develops professional healing arts practitioners in their own individual style, art, and energy and equips them with the finest clinical abilities and business acumen through basic and continuing education. AIAM expands the understanding and utilization of our therapies in our community. At American Institute of Alternative Medicine, we believe your success is our success."
More complete details are provided below.
American Institute Of Alternative Medicine
6685 Doubletree Ave
Columbus, OH 43229
General Phone: (614) 825-6278
http://www.aiam.edu
American Institute awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 148 | massage therapy |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 13 | acupuncture, traditional Asian medicine |
Number of programs and degrees for American Institute in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 116 | 2 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 45 | 2 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, American Institute had a total enrollment of 305 students (240 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 8% |
| Women | 92% |
| Full-Time | 68% |
| Part-Time | 32% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 85% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 22% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Ohio | 95% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| West Virginia | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 80 % |
| Part-Time | 77 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Columbus, Ohio for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 85 | 25 | 29% | 25 | 100% |
| Men | 22 | 2 | 9% | 2 | 100% |
| Women | 63 | 23 | 37% | 23 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Financial Aid:
American Institute participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3534400)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Acupuncture
Traditional Chinese/Asian Medicine and Chinese Herbology
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets American Institute Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of students (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
| Female % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Career counseling Career placement services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library
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