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Gemological Institute Of America Los Angeles

Overview of Gemological Institute Of America Los Angeles

Gemological Institute Of America is located in a large suburb, in Culver City, CA. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degree levels at Gemological Institute Of America top out at the Certificate.

Areas of Study

Students at the school often study fine arts.

Gemological Institute Of America Selectivity

Gemological Institute Of America maintains an open-admission policy.

Student Body

The school offers classes to 25 students (25 full-time equivalent). Minorities are common at Gemological Institute Of America.

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
http://www.gia.edu

Gemological Institute Of America Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Fine Arts71metal and jewelry

Number of programs and degrees for Gemological Institute Of America in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year711

Gemological Institute Of America Student Body

In 2007, Gemological Institute Of America had a total enrollment of 25 students (25 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White20%
Hispanic4%
Asian28%
Unknown29%
(Foreign Students)19%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
20-2112%
22-2424%
25-2932%
30-348%
35-3912%
40-498%
50-644%

Gemological Institute Of America Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating25%

Gemological Institute Of America Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Culver City, California for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other California Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Gemological Institute Of America Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

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 (2007)

FINE ARTS
Metal and Jewelry Arts

Gemological Institute Of America Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Gemological Institute Of America Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in fine arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Gemological Institute Of America % of degrees in fine arts
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Gemological Institute Of America Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
On-campus library

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