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.
Students commonly pursue studies in fine arts.
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.
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.
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 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 |
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% |
| 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% |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2004):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 81% |
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.
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
Financial Aid:
Gemological Institute Of America participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2231902)
(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% | ![]() |
Notable:
On-campus library
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