Academia Medical Institute
Columbus, OH 43204-0000
About Academia Medical Institute
Academia Medical Institute is a private for-profit trade school in Columbus, Ohio, enrolling about 466 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $22,712 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $19,150. Student demographics in federal data include Black or African American (90.1%) and Asian (3.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Academia Medical Institute charges 15% above the national private for-profit median tuition ($19,150).
- Versus the Ohio median, sticker tuition is 26% above.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Academia Medical Institute | $19,150 | $22,712 | 1 |
| Private For-profit (national median) | $16,637 | — | 477 |
| Ohio (state median) | $15,202 | $12,090 | 154 |
| Urban (City) (locale median) | $15,200 | $20,053 | 1,346 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Academia Medical Institute really?
Key findings
- Academia Medical Institute charges 15% above the national private for-profit median tuition ($19,150).
- Versus the Ohio median, sticker tuition is 26% above.
Academia Medical Institute tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $19,150
Finding Academia Medical Institute charges 15% above the national private for-profit median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $19,150. That is 15% above the national private for-profit median ($16,637). Versus the Ohio median ($15,202), sticker tuition is 26% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 61% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to private for-profit and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Academia Medical Institute versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Academia Medical Institute versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Academia Medical Institute is $22,712.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $22,712 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $10,622 above the Ohio median net price. Versus urban (city) campuses, net price runs $2,659 above the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Academia Medical Institute, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Academia Medical Institute: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Academia Medical Institute—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
Selectivity describes competition for seats—not outcomes for enrolled students.
Financial profile
Annual tuition
$19,150
Avg. net price
$22,712
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $22,712 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $76,600. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Academia Medical Institute is known for
Top program completions
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Broad access — most applicants are admitted.
- Yield: 99% of admitted students enrolled.
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Academia Medical Institute a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Academia Medical Institute is a good school for those looking at admissions access patterns in Scorecard data—outcomes still depend on completion, earnings, and cost.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Academia Medical Institute.
Campus
Location
Columbus, OH
City / state
- ZIP
- 43204-0000
- NCES locale
- City
Compared with Urban (City) campuses nationally, net price is 13% above the median for Urban (City) campuses ($20,053 median).
Control
Institution type
Private For-profit
Control
- Region
- Great Lakes
Size
Enrollment
466
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 568
- Full-time share
- 100%
Student aid
Debt & aid
- Pell grant share
- 97.74%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Academia Medical Institute.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Academia Medical Institute was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Academia Medical Institute in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2022–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $14,498 | $14,498 | $23,283 |
| 2023 | $14,498 | $14,498 | $24,751 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Academia Medical Institute reported total enrollment of about 466 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 12% male and 88% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes Black or African American (90.1%), Asian (3.6%), and White (3.0%). About 97.74% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
100.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Academia Medical Institute in 2024 is 466 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 568 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.0%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Academia Medical Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 14% male / 86% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
What do Academia Medical Institute graduates earn—and in which programs?
Financial value and program completions for Academia Medical Institute from College Scorecard and IPEDS extracts.
Return on Investment
ROI data is not available for this institution.
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Academia Medical Institute.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 1 programs by IPEDS completions (2 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Academia Medical Institute.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Academia Medical Institute graduates.
Institutional resources
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Academia Medical Institute—instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Instructional Resources
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,137
- Ohio median 0.67× the median ($7,640)
- Great Lakes median 0.67× the median ($7,690)
- U.S. median 0.70× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
Academia Medical Institute at a glance
Academia Medical Institute
Academia Medical Institute is a private for-profit institution in Columbus, OH.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
- Largest enrollment groups
- Black or African American90.1%Asian3.6%White or Caucasian3.0%
Schools near Academia Medical Institute
Other campuses in Columbus, OH when available, plus nearby institutions in Ohio.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade C) within Ohio, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Academia Medical Institute located?
Academia Medical Institute is located in Columbus, OH.
What is Academia Medical Institute's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Academia Medical Institute is 64.3% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 321 applicants and 131 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Academia Medical Institute's tuition?
Academia Medical Institute tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $19,150 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $22,712 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Academia Medical Institute cost?
Reported tuition is $19,150 and average net price is $22,712 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,429 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Academia Medical Institute?
Academia Medical Institute reports undergraduate enrollment of about 568 students, Black or African American (90.1%), Asian (3.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
Is Academia Medical Institute public or private?
Academia Medical Institute is a private for-profit institution located in Columbus, OH.
Is Academia Medical Institute an HBCU?
No. Academia Medical Institute is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Academia Medical Institute a tribal college?
No. Academia Medical Institute is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Academia Medical Institute a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Academia Medical Institute does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.6%).
Is Academia Medical Institute religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Academia Medical Institute in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology & Data Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.