Private nonprofit

Gemological Institute of America - New York

New York, New York·Private not-for-profit, less-than 2-year·Mid East·gia.edu/gem-education
6-yr Graduation
89%
—
Total enrollment
160
peer median 173
Avg net price
$18,977
-$580 vs peer
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About

The Gemological Institute of America (GIA) is a nonprofit institute based in Carlsbad, California. It is dedicated to research and education in the field of gemology and the jewelry arts. Founded in 1931, GIA's mission is to protect buyers and sellers of gemstones by setting and maintaining the standards used to evaluate gemstone quality. The institute does so through research, gem identification, diamond grading services, and a variety of educational programs. Through its library and subject experts, GIA acts as a resource of gem and jewelry information for the trade, public, and media.

Graduation rate & outcomes

Completion, retention, and the equity gap between Pell and non-Pell students.

IPEDS
Overall completion
89%

Pell equity

2.9pp gap
Pell recipients
92%12 of 13
Non-Pell (all)
89%196 of 220
Subsidized loan, no Pell
41%7 of 17
No Federal Aid
93%189 of 203

Pell recipients here graduate at a 2.9-point higher rate than non-Pell students, unusual and worth a closer look.

Source: IPEDS Graduation Rates (GR) — Pell/SSL cohort, 2024 cohort.

Accreditation status & history

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

DAPIP
AccreditedInstitutional accreditor

Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Accredited since 1985Next review Feb 2029

Action history · 2

  1. Aug 2024Renewal of Accreditation
    Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
  2. Dec 2019Renewal of Accreditation
    Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education

Tuition & cost

What families actually pay, broken down by family income.

College Scorecard

Net price by family income

Aid exceeds costFamily pays
$0–30k$15,199
$30–48k—
$48–75k$25,189
$75–110k—
$110k+$27,879

Negative values mean aid exceeds the published cost of attendance for that income band.

Avg net price (private)
$18,977
-$580vs peer median $19,557
Federal loans
6.0%

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 35 borrowers who entered repayment, 1 (2.8%) defaulted within three years — above the 2.3% national rate.

Default rate
2.8%
+0.5pp vs 2.3% national
Borrowers in repayment
35
Defaulted
1
Measurement window
3 years
Federal CDR standard

Default rate vs national, by cohort

2016
10.0%
2017
1.5%
2018
8.0%
2019
2.8%
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 GIA

Top program areas ranked by completions.

IPEDS
Distinct CIP programs1
UndergraduateOffered
GraduateOffered

Enrollment trends & demographics

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

IPEDS
Fall total
160
12-mo unduplicated
301
Undergraduate
301
Graduate
0

Gender split

Men
40%119
Women
60%182

Race / ethnicity composition

Non-resident
30.0%
White
26.9%
Asian
19.4%
Unknown
13.8%
Hispanic
7.5%
Black
2.5%

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 · 313 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

    Student-faculty ratio

    Student-to-faculty ratio and instructional staff counts.

    IPEDS
    Student-to-faculty
    16.0:1

    GIA vs Peer comparison

    The peer institutions GIA selected for federal comparison reporting.

    IPEDS
    GraduationRetentionSelectivityEnrollmentAffordabilityYield
    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
    SubjectGemological Institute of America-New York
    		89%—160$18,977—
    Gemological Institute of America-Carlsbad
    		——186$30,055—
    Manhattan School of Computer Technology
    		——1,002$11,706—
    Montessori Education Center of the Rockies
    		—100.0%43$19,557—
    Shepherds College
    		—58.3%—$24,235—
    Peer group median89%79.2%173$19,557

    Institutions like GIA

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

    IPEDS

    Campus network

    GIA is a campus of a larger institution. See its main campus and the other campuses in the same network.

    IPEDS
    Part ofGemological Institute of America-CarlsbadCarlsbad, CA · Main campus
    View main campus

    Reports & documents (1)

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

    Frequently asked questions about Gemological Institute of America-New York

    Quick answers to the questions most often asked about GIA.

    What is the graduation rate at Gemological Institute of America-New York?

    Gemological Institute of America-New York reports a 6-year graduation rate of 89% per the latest IPEDS.

    How many students attend Gemological Institute of America-New York?

    Gemological Institute of America-New York reports a total enrollment of 160 students per the latest IPEDS.

    What is the average net price at Gemological Institute of America-New York?

    The average net price at Gemological Institute of America-New York is $18,977 per the latest College Scorecard. Net price is the published cost of attendance minus grant aid.

    Where is Gemological Institute of America-New York located?

    Gemological Institute of America-New York is located in New York, New York 10036.

    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.

    IPEDS2025 provisional data (Fall 2025–26 release, 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 volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
    Pell Grant recipient counts, award amounts, and disbursements by institution and award year.
    U.S. Department of Education, Federal Student Aid
    Federal student loan volumeAY 2025–26 (through Q3), through March 31, 2026
    Federal Direct Loan recipient counts 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
    Last reviewed July 2026All data sources & release dates →

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