Private (for-profit)

American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med

Houston, Texas·Private for-profit, 4-year or above·Southwest·acaom.edu

Fall enrollment is 76 students, and 105 enrolled over the full 12-month year (2024). Source: IPEDS.

Acceptance
Grad-only
—
6-yr graduation
Grad-only
—
Total enrollment
76
peer median 129
Avg net price
Grad-only
—
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About

The American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (ACAOM) is a graduate-level institution located in Houston, Texas. It offers degree programs such as Doctor of Acupuncture and Master of Acupuncture, focusing on acupuncture and Oriental medicine.

Program outcomes

Federal Program Performance Data: how each program's graduate earnings and debt measure up under Financial Value Transparency and Gainful Employment.

FVT/GE

Of 3 Title IV programs, 0 pass the federal Gainful Employment test and 0 fail. 3 have graduate earnings too small to publish, so they carry no pass/fail verdict.

Total programs
3
Passing
0
0.0% of portfolio
Failing (GE)
0
0.0% of portfolio
Fail rate
0.0%
-0.6pp vs 0.6% national

Pass / fail distribution

3programs
  • Passing0 · 0.0%
  • No Data3 · 100.0%
  • Failing0 · 0.0%

Severity spectrum

Critical
0
Severe
0
Recoverable
0
At Risk
0
Watch
0
Safe
0
No data
3

Tiers band programs by how far graduate earnings sit above or below the benchmark, from Critical (below −15%) through Safe (above +25%). No data means earnings were privacy-suppressed.

Accreditation status & history

Who accredits the institution, current standing, and any past actions.

DAPIP
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Accredited since 2012Next review Dec 2027
PreaccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Accredited since 2008

Programmatic accreditations · 2

Action history · 4

  1. Jun 2024Heightened Monitoring or Focused Review
    Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
  2. Jun 2023Heightened Monitoring or Focused Review
    Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
  3. Jun 2018Renewal of Accreditation
    Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges
  4. Dec 2017Renewal of Accreditation
    Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Colleges

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Federal aid volume & trends

Pell grants and federal Direct Loan volume disbursed to students, and how they've trended.

Federal Student Aid

In AY 2024–25, students received in Pell grants, alongside $752K in federal Direct Loans.

Pell recipients
—
AY 2024–25
Pell disbursed
—
null total
Direct Loans
$752K
35 loan awards

Pell recipients · 5-year trend

0k
’20
0k
’21
0k
’22
0k
’23
0k
’24

Loan volume by type · AY 2024–25

Unsubsidized · Grad$591K
29 loan awards
Grad PLUS$161K
6 loan awards

Loan awards count each loan type a student holds, not unique borrowers; one student may carry several (e.g. subsidized and unsubsidized), so the per-type figures are the reliable detail.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Student loan default rate

The share of student borrowers who default on federal loans within three years, against the national benchmark.

Cohort Default Rate

Of 60 borrowers who entered repayment, 0 (0.0%) defaulted within three years — below the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
0.0%
-2.3pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
60
Defaulted
0
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
0.0%
2017
0.0%
2018
0.0%
2019
0.0%
2020*
0.0%
This institutionNational rate

* Cohorts 2020 and later read near 0% because the federal COVID-19 payment pause (CARES Act) suspended defaults nationwide. These years reflect a national policy, not institutional performance; the 2019 cohort is the last measured under normal repayment.

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Academic programs at ACAOM

Top program areas ranked by completions.

IPEDS
Distinct CIP programs2
GraduateOffered

Top program families by completions

26 total completions
01Health Professions
26100.0%

Enrollment trends & demographics

Fall headcount, 12-month unduplicated enrollment, and student body composition.

IPEDS
Fall total
76
12-mo unduplicated
105

Gender split

Men
26%27
Women
74%78

Campus safety & crime statistics

Reported on-campus crimes over the last three years, including violence and hate crimes.

Clery Act
Criminal offenses · per 1,000 students
0.00
0 offenses · 73 students

3-year trend

0.002 yrs ago0.001 yr ago0.00Latest
Offenses · 3-yr
0
Last three years
VAWA · 3-yr
0
DV, dating, stalking
Hate crimes · 3-yr
0
Res-hall fires · 3-yr
0

Criminal offenses by type

No criminal offenses reported.

By location

0total

    VAWA offenses

    0
    Domestic violence
    0
    Dating violence
    0
    Stalking
    0 total under the Violence Against Women Act.

    Hate crimes by bias

    No hate crimes reported.

    Arrests vs disciplinary referrals

    CategoryArrestsReferrals
    Weapons00
    Drugs00
    Liquor00

    Residence-hall fires

    No residence-hall fires reported.

    Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

    ACAOM vs Peer comparison

    The peer institutions ACAOM selected for federal comparison reporting.

    IPEDS
    6-yr gradRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
    This institutionPeer median

    A larger shape on any axis means this institution outperforms its peers on that dimension. For acceptance rate and net price, lower raw values are inverted so "more selective" and "more affordable" appear larger.

    Carnegie
    SubjectAmerican College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med
    		Grad-onlyGrad-only76Grad-only—
    Alhambra Medical University
    		Grad-onlyGrad-only140Grad-only—
    American Academy of Health and Wellness
    		Grad-onlyGrad-only29Grad-only—
    AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine
    		Grad-onlyGrad-only—Grad-only—
    Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine
    		Grad-onlyGrad-only19Grad-only—
    California Health Sciences University
    		Grad-onlyGrad-only607Grad-only—
    Careers Unlimited
    		No freshman cohortNo freshman entry118No freshman cohort—
    Chamberlain University-Indiana
    		0%100.0%144$16,149—
    Chamberlain University-Missouri
    		100%100.0%284$30,716—
    Chamberlain University-Nevada
    		20%76.5%652$27,073—
    Chamberlain University-North Carolina
    		0%100.0%202$38,436—
    Chamberlain University-Ohio
    		29%87.5%257$31,544—
    Colorado Chinese Medicine University
    		Grad-onlyGrad-only89Grad-only—
    Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts
    		Grad-onlyGrad-only102Grad-only—
    Eagle Gate College-Layton
    		42%Open admission226$25,873—
    Eagle Gate College-Murray
    		25%Open admission410$27,345—
    East West College of Natural Medicine
    		100%Grad-only27$23,146—
    Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine
    		No freshman cohortNo freshman entry42No freshman cohort—
    Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine
    		Grad-only—150Grad-only—
    Five Branches University
    		Grad-onlyGrad-only321Grad-only—
    Florida College of Integrative Medicine
    		Grad-onlyGrad-only54Grad-only—
    Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine
    		Grad-onlyGrad-only61Grad-only—
    John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences
    		Not reported82.4%674$37,711—
    Meridian University
    		Grad-onlyGrad-only297Grad-only—
    Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Racine
    		No freshman cohortNo freshman entry37No freshman cohort—
    Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Skokie
    		No freshman cohortNo freshman entry30No freshman cohort—
    Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture
    		Grad-onlyGrad-only118Grad-only—
    Platt College-Aurora
    		0%36.4%—$42,287—
    Ponce Health Sciences University-St Louis
    		Grad-onlyGrad-only164Grad-only—
    Research College of Nursing
    		No freshman cohortNo freshman entry205No freshman cohort—
    South University-High Point
    		0%Open admission67$27,634—
    South University-Richmond
    		33%Open admission395$30,442—
    Texas Health and Science University
    		Grad-onlyGrad-only92Grad-only—
    University of East-West Medicine
    		Grad-onlyGrad-only81Grad-only—
    Peer group median25%87.5%129$29,038

    Institutions like ACAOM

    Explore the federal data for institutions in ACAOM's comparison group.

    IPEDS
    • California

      Alhambra Medical University

      Grad rate
      Grad-only
      Admit rate
      Grad-only
      Enrollment
      140
      Net price
      Grad-only
    • Minnesota

      American Academy of Health and Wellness

      Grad rate
      Grad-only
      Admit rate
      Grad-only
      Enrollment
      29
      Net price
      Grad-only
    • Texas

      AOMA Graduate School of Integrative Medicine

      Grad rate
      Grad-only
      Admit rate
      Grad-only
      Enrollment
      —
      Net price
      Grad-only
    • Arizona

      Arizona School of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine

      Grad rate
      Grad-only
      Admit rate
      Grad-only
      Enrollment
      19
      Net price
      Grad-only
    • California

      California Health Sciences University

      Grad rate
      Grad-only
      Admit rate
      Grad-only
      Enrollment
      607
      Net price
      Grad-only
    • Utah

      Careers Unlimited

      Grad rate
      No freshman cohort
      Admit rate
      No freshman entry
      Enrollment
      118
      Net price
      No freshman cohort
    • Indiana

      Chamberlain University-Indiana

      Grad rate
      0%
      Admit rate
      100.0%
      Enrollment
      144
      Net price
      $16,149
    • Missouri

      Chamberlain University-Missouri

      Grad rate
      100%
      Admit rate
      100.0%
      Enrollment
      284
      Net price
      $30,716
    • Nevada

      Chamberlain University-Nevada

      Grad rate
      20%
      Admit rate
      76.5%
      Enrollment
      652
      Net price
      $27,073
    • North Carolina

      Chamberlain University-North Carolina

      Grad rate
      0%
      Admit rate
      100.0%
      Enrollment
      202
      Net price
      $38,436
    • Ohio

      Chamberlain University-Ohio

      Grad rate
      29%
      Admit rate
      87.5%
      Enrollment
      257
      Net price
      $31,544
    • Colorado

      Colorado Chinese Medicine University

      Grad rate
      Grad-only
      Admit rate
      Grad-only
      Enrollment
      89
      Net price
      Grad-only
    • North Carolina

      Daoist Traditions College of Chinese Medical Arts

      Grad rate
      Grad-only
      Admit rate
      Grad-only
      Enrollment
      102
      Net price
      Grad-only
    • Utah

      Eagle Gate College-Layton

      Grad rate
      42%
      Admit rate
      Open admission
      Enrollment
      226
      Net price
      $25,873
    • Utah

      Eagle Gate College-Murray

      Grad rate
      25%
      Admit rate
      Open admission
      Enrollment
      410
      Net price
      $27,345
    • Florida

      East West College of Natural Medicine

      Grad rate
      100%
      Admit rate
      Grad-only
      Enrollment
      27
      Net price
      $23,146
    • New Jersey

      Eastern School of Acupuncture and Traditional Medicine

      Grad rate
      No freshman cohort
      Admit rate
      No freshman entry
      Enrollment
      42
      Net price
      No freshman cohort
    • California

      Emperor's College of Traditional Oriental Medicine

      Grad rate
      Grad-only
      Admit rate
      —
      Enrollment
      150
      Net price
      Grad-only
    • California

      Five Branches University

      Grad rate
      Grad-only
      Admit rate
      Grad-only
      Enrollment
      321
      Net price
      Grad-only
    • Florida

      Florida College of Integrative Medicine

      Grad rate
      Grad-only
      Admit rate
      Grad-only
      Enrollment
      54
      Net price
      Grad-only
    • Hawaii

      Institute of Clinical Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine

      Grad rate
      Grad-only
      Admit rate
      Grad-only
      Enrollment
      61
      Net price
      Grad-only
    • Indiana

      John Patrick University of Health and Applied Sciences

      Grad rate
      Not reported
      Admit rate
      82.4%
      Enrollment
      674
      Net price
      $37,711
    • California

      Meridian University

      Grad rate
      Grad-only
      Admit rate
      Grad-only
      Enrollment
      297
      Net price
      Grad-only
    • Wisconsin

      Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Racine

      Grad rate
      No freshman cohort
      Admit rate
      No freshman entry
      Enrollment
      37
      Net price
      No freshman cohort
    • Illinois

      Midwest College of Oriental Medicine-Skokie

      Grad rate
      No freshman cohort
      Admit rate
      No freshman entry
      Enrollment
      30
      Net price
      No freshman cohort
    • Arizona

      Phoenix Institute of Herbal Medicine & Acupuncture

      Grad rate
      Grad-only
      Admit rate
      Grad-only
      Enrollment
      118
      Net price
      Grad-only
    • Colorado

      Platt College-Aurora

      Grad rate
      0%
      Admit rate
      36.4%
      Enrollment
      —
      Net price
      $42,287
    • Missouri

      Ponce Health Sciences University-St Louis

      Grad rate
      Grad-only
      Admit rate
      Grad-only
      Enrollment
      164
      Net price
      Grad-only
    • Missouri

      Research College of Nursing

      Grad rate
      No freshman cohort
      Admit rate
      No freshman entry
      Enrollment
      205
      Net price
      No freshman cohort
    • North Carolina

      South University-High Point

      Grad rate
      0%
      Admit rate
      Open admission
      Enrollment
      67
      Net price
      $27,634
    • Virginia

      South University-Richmond

      Grad rate
      33%
      Admit rate
      Open admission
      Enrollment
      395
      Net price
      $30,442
    • Texas

      Texas Health and Science University

      Grad rate
      Grad-only
      Admit rate
      Grad-only
      Enrollment
      92
      Net price
      Grad-only
    • California

      University of East-West Medicine

      Grad rate
      Grad-only
      Admit rate
      Grad-only
      Enrollment
      81
      Net price
      Grad-only

    ACAOM Institutional Research office

    The IR team responsible for the institution's federal reporting.

    Office
    Office of Institutional Effectiveness

    The page provides statistics related to ACAOM's retention rates, graduation rates, and graduate placement rates. It also includes comprehensive exam pass rates and student ethnicity data for various years.

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    Dashboards, factbooks, data dictionaries, and other reference material published by the IR office.

    Frequently asked questions about American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med

    Quick answers to the questions most often asked about American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med.

    What is the acceptance rate at American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med?

    American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med does not have a reported acceptance rate. This institution offers no undergraduate degree programs, so there is no undergraduate admissions cycle to report.

    What is the graduation rate at American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med?

    American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med does not have a reported federal graduation rate. Federal graduation rates track first-time, full-time undergraduates seeking a degree. This institution offers no undergraduate degree programs, so there is no cohort to follow.

    How many students attend American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med?

    American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med reports a total enrollment of 76 students per the latest IPEDS.

    What is the average net price at American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med?

    American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med does not have a reported average net price. Net price is a federal metric for first-time, full-time undergraduates receiving federal aid. This institution offers no undergraduate degree programs, so it does not report one.

    Where is American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med located?

    American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med is located in Houston, Texas 77063-4104.

    Who runs Institutional Research at American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med?

    American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med's IR work is done by the Office of Institutional Effectiveness.

    About the data on this page

    Every figure comes from an official federal or public source. Here is each one and the release it is currently on.

    IPEDSFall 2025–26 release, published July 28, 2026
    Enrollment, completions, graduation rates, tuition, financial aid, staffing, and finance for every U.S. institution in federal student aid programs.
    National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education
    College ScorecardJune 10, 2026 release (merged 2025–26 files)
    Institution and field-of-study costs, graduate earnings, debt, completion, and admissions outcomes compiled from federal aid records, tax data, and IPEDS.
    U.S. Department of Education
    FVT/GE program performanceProvisional preview, May 18, 2026 release
    Program-level debt-to-earnings and earnings-premium measures behind the FVT/GE and STATS accountability frameworks.
    U.S. Department of Education
    DAPIP accreditationContinuously refreshed
    Accreditation status for institutions and programs, reported by recognized accrediting agencies.
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
    Federal Pell Grant & loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
    Pell Grant and Direct Loan recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursement volume by institution and award year.
    U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
    Cohort Default RatesFY 2022 official rates
    Institution-level federal student loan default rates, measuring borrowers who default within three years of entering repayment.
    U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
    Equity in Athletics (EADA)Academic year 2024–25
    Athletics participation, coaching, revenues, and expenses by sport and gender for Title IV institutions.
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
    Campus Safety & SecurityData through reporting year 2024
    Criminal offenses, arrests, disciplinary actions, VAWA offenses, and fire statistics reported by campus under the Clery Act.
    U.S. Department of Education, Office of Postsecondary Education
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