Boulder College Of Massage Therapy
Location and Contact Information
6255 Longbow DrBoulder, CO 80301-3295
USA
Main Tel: 3040000000000
Web Site
The campus is in a small city.
Overview
The Boulder College of Massage Therapy was established in 1975 by Honora Wolfe and Christina Hammond. It is located in Boulder, Colorado. The institute was founded as the Boulder School of Massage Therapy, and was given its current name in 1997. The campus is spread across an area of 33,000 square feet. The institute grants associate’s degrees in massage therapy, and offers other degree programs in medical massage and craniosacral therapy. It also offers certificate programs in orthopedic and sports massage, spa therapy and The Art of Zen through its continuing education program.
The Boulder College of Massage Therapy’s student body represents more than 20 countries around the world, including Mexico, Taiwan and Japan. The institute’s clinic offers students the opportunity to gain practical training. Some of the scholarship programs offered by BCMT include the Presidential Scholarship, the Kit Faragher Foundation Scholarship and the American Specialty Health Scholarship.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Quarter.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 14,960 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,820 |
Financial Aid
Boulder College Of Massage Therapy participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 68% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 23% | $2,590 |
| Institutional Grant | ||
| Federal Grant | 23% | $2,590 |
| Pell Grant | 23% | $2,590 |
| Other Federal Grant | ||
| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 68% | $7,750 |
| Federal Loan | 68% | $7,750 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Boulder College Of Massage Therapy:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Institute of Massotherapy | Akron, OH | 78 |
| 2 | Universal College of Healing Arts | Omaha, NE | 55 |
| 3 | Lakeside School of Massage Therapy | Milwaukee, WI | 81 |
| 4 | Fremont College | Cerritos, CA | 171 |
| 5 | Pinnacle Career Institute | Lawrence, KS | 101 |
| 6 | Alexandria School of Scientific Therapeutics | Alexandria, IN | 56 |
| 7 | Heritage Institute | Manassas, VA | 369 |
| 8 | Heritage Institute-Ft Myers | Fort Myers, FL | 819 |
| 9 | Antioch University-Santa Barbara | Santa Barbara, CA | 369 |
| 10 | Heritage Institute-Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | 390 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 year certificate | 124 | 1 |
| Associate | 30 | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 165 in 2009-2010 (151 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 22% of the student body. About 3% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage