Tri-State College Of Acupuncture
Location and Contact Information
80 Eighth Ave Rm 400New York, NY 10011
USA
Main Tel: (212) 242-2255
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Tri-State College of Acupuncture was established in 1979 as the Tri-State Institute of Traditional Chinese Acupuncture. Founded by Mark D. Seem, it was then situated in Stamford, Connecticut. The institute moved to its present location in New York, New York, in 1994. It is the oldest school of acupuncture in the New York area, and is among the three oldest acupuncture institutes in the United States.
Tri-State College of Acupuncture offers a 3-year Master of Science degree in Acupuncture, and a 4-year Master of Science degree in Oriental Medicine. The courses incorporate both the traditional methods as well as the modern approaches. Moreover, students are provided hands-on training, and the benefit of evening and weekend classes.
To help students complete their education, Tri-State College of Acupuncture offers a number of financial assistance programs. Apart from Stafford Loans, TAP Grants, and GradPLUS Loans, eligible students can also apply for the New York State Regents Professional Opportunity Scholarships, and G.I. Bill benefits.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in nutrition and exercise therapy.
- High female/male ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Tri-State College Of Acupuncture participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
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Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Tri-State College Of Acupuncture:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Florida College of Integrative Medicine | Orlando, FL | 143 |
| 2 | Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine | Los Angeles, CA | 139 |
| 3 | Dongguk University Los Angeles | Los Angeles, CA | 187 |
| 4 | Midwest College of Oriental Medicine | Chicago, IL | 156 |
| 5 | Pinnacle Career Institute | Kansas City, MO | 664 |
| 6 | Heritage Institute-Ft Myers | Fort Myers, FL | 819 |
| 7 | Heritage College | Kansas City, MO | 702 |
| 8 | Heritage College | Denver, CO | 695 |
| 9 | Heritage College | Oklahoma City, OK | 767 |
| 10 | Career Networks Institute | Orange, CA | 609 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Master | 61 | 2 |
Students
Student enrollment was 169 in 2009-2010 (275 full-time equivalent).
graduate students are 100%.
Students under 25 years old represent 3% of the student body. About 32% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Tri-State College Of Acupuncture offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Graduate offerings include continuing professional education.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Acupuncture
- Traditional Chinese/Asian Medicine and Chinese Herbology