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Gemological Institute Of America is located in New York, NY (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by Gemological Institute Of America is the Certificate.
The school is known for its programs in fine arts.
Gemological Institute Of America does not offer open admission.
The school had 82 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The nonprofit Gemological Institute of America (GIA), established in 1931, is the world's foremost authority in gemology. GIA's mission is to ensure the public's 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 New York
270 Madison Avenue 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10016-0601
http://www.gia.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Fine Arts | 254 | metal and jewelry |
Number of programs and degrees for Gemological Institute Of America in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 254 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Gemological Institute Of America had a total enrollment of 82 students (175 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 58% |
| Women | 42% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 35% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% |
| Asian | 13% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 44% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 5% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 38% |
| 25-29 | 26% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 5% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| (International Students) | 41% |
| New York | 34% |
| Connecticut | 7% |
| New Jersey | 7% |
| Michigan | 3% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Florida | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 86 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 85% |
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. Also see our list of other New York Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 36 | 36 | 100% | 36 | 100% |
| Men | 21 | 21 | 100% | 21 | 100% |
| Women | 15 | 15 | 100% | 15 | 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 |
Financial Aid:
Gemological Institute Of America participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2231901)
(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% | |
| Male % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 18% | |
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