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Gemological Institute Of America New York

Overview of Gemological Institute Of America New York

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in fine arts.

Gemological Institute Of America Selectivity

Gemological Institute Of America does not offer open admission.

Student Body

The school had 82 enrolled students in 2007.

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.

Contacting Gemological Institute Of America

Gemological Institute Of America New York
270 Madison Avenue 2nd Floor
New York, NY 10016-0601
http://www.gia.edu

Gemological Institute Of America Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Fine Arts276metal 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 year2761

Gemological Institute Of America Student Body

In 2007, Gemological Institute Of America had a total enrollment of 82 students (82 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men48%
Women52%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White33%
Black2%
Hispanic5%
Asian20%
American Indian0%
Unknown0%
(Foreign Students)40%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-195%
20-2111%
22-2438%
25-2926%
30-345%
35-397%
40-495%
50-644%

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

ResidencePercent
(International Students)41%
New York34%
Connecticut7%
New Jersey7%
Michigan3%
Massachusetts3%
Florida3%

Gemological Institute Of America Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time86 %

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

ItemPercent
Graduating85%

Gemological Institute Of America Room and Board (2007)

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.

Gemological Institute Of America Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total3131100%31100%
Men1515100%15100%
Women1616100%16100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

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 2231901)

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 accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Gemological Institute Of America % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in fine arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Gemological Institute Of America % of degrees in fine arts
Male % of student body
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 15%Gemological Institute Of America Male % of student body
Minority % of student body
(colleges not offering open-admission)
Top 18%Gemological Institute Of America Minority % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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

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