Gemological Institute Of America - New York, New York

Overview of Gemological Institute Of America - New York

Gemological Institute Of America is in a large city, in New York, New York. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at Gemological Institute Of America earn degrees up to the Certificate.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include fine arts.

Gemological Institute Of America Selectivity

Gemological Institute Of America does not admit all applicants. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.

Student Body

Gemological Institute Of America, in 2005, had 84 students (84 full-time equivalent).

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Established in 1931, the nonprofit Gemological Institute of America (GIA) 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 - New York
270 Madison Avenue 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10016-0601
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 Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors [see all]
Fine Arts	273	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	273	1

Gemological Institute Of America Student Body

In 2005, Gemological Institute Of America had a total enrollment of 84 students (84 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

Group	Percent
Men	38%
Women	62%
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	47%
Black	1%
Hispanic	3%
Asian	10%
Other Races	1%
(Foreign Students)	38%

Students by Age (2004):

Age	Percent
Under 18	2%
18-19	6%
20-21	8%
22-24	27%
25-29	24%
30-34	15%
35-39	9%
40-49	6%
50-64	4%

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

Residence	Percent
New York	54%
Foreign countries	23%
New Jersey	8%
Pennsylvania	4%
Illinois	2%
California	2%
Ohio	2%
Virginia	2%
Florida	2%
Arizona	2%

Gemological Institute Of America Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

Group	Returning From Previous Year
Full-Time	95 %
Part-Time	100 %

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

Item	Percent
Graduating	92%

Gemological Institute Of America Room and Board (2005)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of New York, New York 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	81	81	100%	81	100%
Men	31	31	100%	31	100%
Women	50	50	100%	50	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

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 2231901)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (760) 603-4005

Gemological Institute Of America Degree Programs (2005)

FINE ARTS
Metal and Jewelry Arts

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Gemological Institute Of America Highlights

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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 11%

Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Career counseling
Career placement services
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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