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Gemological Institute Of America, California

Overview of Gemological Institute Of America

The campus of Gemological Institute Of America is in Carlsbad, California, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Gemological Institute Of America include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Gemological Institute Of America is known for its programs in fine arts and business and management.

Gemological Institute Of America Selectivity

Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

In 2005, the school had 3,478 students enrolled (1,608 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Gemological Institute Of America are 40 years old or older.

Student Life

A lot of students at the school attend part-time.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Established in 1931, the nonprofit Gemological Institute of America is the world's foremost authority in gemology. GIA's mission is to ensure the public trust in gems and jewelry by upholding the highest standards of integrity, academics, science and professionalism through education, research, laboratory services and instrument devlopment."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Gemological Institute Of America

Gemological Institute Of America
5345 Armada Dr
Carlsbad, CA 92008
General Phone: (760) 603-4000
Financial Aid Phone: (760) 603-4005
http://www.gia.edu

Gemological Institute Of America Programs and Degrees (2005)

Gemological Institute Of America awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management3,222sales, business administration
Fine Arts2,343metal and jewelry

Number of programs and degrees for Gemological Institute Of America in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year5,5023
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years411
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years221

Student Body

In 2005, Gemological Institute Of America had a total enrollment of 3,478 students (1,608 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men32%
Women68%
Full-Time16%
Part-Time84%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White46%
Black1%
Hispanic2%
Asian4%
American Indian0%
Other Races34%
(Foreign Students)13%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-193%
20-215%
22-2415%
25-2914%
30-3412%
35-3910%
40-4920%
50-6414%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
California23%
New York9%
Florida5%
Texas4%
Virginia3%
Pennsylvania3%
Washington3%
Illinois3%
Michigan2%
Georgia2%
Arizona2%
Missouri2%
Ohio2%
Colorado2%
Minnesota2%
Massachusetts2%
New Jersey2%
Indiana1%
Wisconsin1%
New Hampshire1%
Tennessee1%
Maryland1%
Louisiana1%
Nevada1%
Foreign countries1%
Kentucky1%
Utah1%
Connecticut1%
Oregon1%
Hawaii1%
Mississippi1%
Oklahoma1%
North Carolina1%

Gemological Institute Of America Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time95 %
Part-Time95 %

Gemological Institute Of America Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Carlsbad, California for details about the area surrounding the campus.)

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Gemological Institute Of America Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,4461,446100%1,446100%
Men469469100%469100%
Women977977100%977100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Gemological Institute Of America Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Financial Aid:
Gemological Institute Of America participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2231900)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (760) 603-4005

Gemological Institute Of America Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Selling Skills and Sales Operations

FINE ARTS
Metal and Jewelry Arts

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Gemological Institute Of America Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Gemological Institute Of America Apart:

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% of accepted students who choose to enroll
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% of degrees in fine arts
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% students 40 years or older
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% of degrees in business and management
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Female % of student body
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Minority % of student body
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Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Offers distance learning
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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