Gemological Institute Of America - Los Angeles, California

Overview of Gemological Institute Of America - Los Angeles

Culver City, California is home to Gemological Institute Of America. Culver City is a large suburb. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Gemological Institute Of America go up to the Certificate.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in fine arts.

Gemological Institute Of America Selectivity

Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.

Student Body

Gemological Institute Of America has 32 enrolled students (as of 2005).

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 development."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Gemological Institute Of America

Gemological Institute Of America - Los Angeles
600 Corporate Pointe, Suite 100
Culver City, CA 90230-7616
General Phone: (310) 670-2100
Admissions Phone: (310) 670-2100
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 Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors [see all]
Fine Arts	55	metal and jewelry

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

Degree Level	Total Awarded	Number of Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year	55	1

Gemological Institute Of America Student Body

In 2005, Gemological Institute Of America had a total enrollment of 32 students (32 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

Group	Percent
Men	57%
Women	43%
Full-Time	100%
Part-Time	0%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

Group	Percent
Undergraduate	100%

Racial Diversity (2004):

Race	Percent
White	41%
Black	7%
Hispanic	5%
Asian	24%
(Foreign Students)	22%

Students by Age (2004):

Age	Percent
Under 18	3%
18-19	5%
20-21	13%
22-24	34%
25-29	29%
30-34	5%
35-39	5%
40-49	3%
50-64	3%

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

Residence	Percent
California	57%
Texas	7%
Foreign countries	4%
Georgia	4%
New York	4%
New Jersey	4%

Gemological Institute Of America Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

Item	Percent
Graduating	81%

Gemological Institute Of America Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Culver City, 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:

Group	Applicants	Accepted	Percent Accepted	Enrolled	Percent of Accepted Enrolled
Total	23	23	100%	23	100%
Men	13	13	100%	13	100%
Women	10	10	100%	10	100%

Application Requirements:

Item	Requirement
GPA	not required
Class Rank	not required
High School Record	required
College Prep Program	not required
Recommendations	not required
Formal Demonstration of Competence	not required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)	not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)	required
Other Standardized Tests	not required

Admissions Phone Number: (310) 670-2100

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 2231902)

Gemological Institute Of America Degree Programs (2005)

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:

Category	Trophy
% of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges)	Top 1%
% of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges)	Top 1%
% of students from other states (vs. all colleges)	Top 12%
Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type)	Top 18%

Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
On-campus library

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