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American Institute of Alternative Medicine

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Private, for-profit, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Large | Urban

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

12:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

Mission Statement

The mission of the American Institute of Alternative Medicine (AIAM) is to thoroughly prepare students for careers in Acupuncture, Nursing, Medical Assisting and Massage Therapy by way of lecture, hands-on laboratory experiences, clinical training and development of business acumen skills. AIAM seeks to nurture professional healing arts practitioners to develop their own individual style, art, and energy , while also expanding the understanding and utilization of our therapies in the medical community. We believe your success is our success.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$14,532

Out of state

$14,532
Graduate

In state

$20,398

Out of state

$20,398

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
100%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 100.0% $3,668
State/local grants 0.0% $0
Institutional grants 0.0% $0
Loans 100.0% $6,812

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$. per year

Books & Supplies

$796 per year

Personal Expenses

$. per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for college

Learn about different ways to cover costs, incluing financial aid, GI Bills, grants and scholarships

Applying for financial Aid

Review this step-by-step guide on everything you need to do to complete your application.

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
    • Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing, Other

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
Full List of Programs

Graduate ProgramsX

  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
    • Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
      • A program that prepares individuals for the independent professional practice of acupuncture, a Chinese system of health care and healing based on the use of pulse diagnosis, acupuncture point selection, and needle insertion, as well as herbs and other Asian treatment modalities. Includes instruction in basic Western medical sciences, Asian philosophy, Chinese medical anatomy and physiology, Chinese herbs, diagnostic techniques, patient observation and communication, acupuncture points and point selection, acupuncture techniques, acupuncture treatment of disease, pain management, practice management, and professional standards and ethics. See other colleges that offer this major
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
100.0%
  • Apply 76
  • Accepted 76
  • Attend 71

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$125
Graduate
$100

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Not applicable
  • Recommendation letter

    Not applicable
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Not applicable
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
86%
Male Students
14%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Black80.65%
  2. Caucasian14.11%
  3. Two Or More Ethnicities2.22%
  4. Hispanic/Latino2.02%
  5. Asian0.4%
  6. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.4%
  7. American Indian/Alaska Native0.2%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

619

Undergraduate students

592

Graduate students

27

Full Time Students
88%
Part Time Students
12%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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