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American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med

#2773 in US ranking Houston, TX
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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What does American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med offer in terms of athletics?

American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine should be evaluated as a specialized professional college, not as a destination for varsity college sports. Its institutional information does not identify an athletic association or list varsity teams.

That distinction matters to applicants seeking competitive athletics, team-based campus activities, or athletic aid. Recreational opportunities in Houston are separate from an institution-sponsored varsity program and should not be treated as equivalent.

What student groups and Associations are available at American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med?

For students in a small, professionally focused setting, the most relevant associations are likely to be those connected to classmates, clinical training, and the acupuncture profession. Applicants should confirm which student groups are currently active rather than relying on an older club name or an informal gathering.

Ask the student-services office how students participate in program decisions, organize service activities, and connect with professional associations. A recognized student organization has a different role from a college-run clinic or an academic requirement.

Who studies at American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med?

The college's reported 2024-25 undergraduate entry counts point to a student population that is not well described by the usual first-year undergraduate profile: it recorded zero first-time and zero transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduate entrants.

Those counts should not be read as total enrollment or as a count of graduate students. For a prospective student, the more useful peer comparison is often the size and composition of the intended professional program, including how many classmates study full time, balance coursework with employment, or enter with prior health-care experience.

How does student life look like at American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med?

Daily student life at American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine is best understood through the schedule of a professional program: classes, study, and any required clinical training. That rhythm can differ markedly from residential undergraduate life.

Applicants comparing schedules should ask when courses and clinic shifts meet, how often they must be on site, and what support is available for academic or personal concerns. Those details are particularly important for students coordinating training with work, family responsibilities, or a long Houston commute.

What libraries are available to students at American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med?

Students should establish which research materials they can use for coursework in acupuncture, herbal medicine, and biomedical subjects. The institution's reported count of on-campus libraries is zero, a classification that does not by itself describe access to digital resources or other study materials.

Before enrolling, ask for a demonstration of current journal and database access, how students obtain required readings, whether research assistance is available, and where they can study between classes. Remote access is especially relevant for students whose class and clinic hours limit their time on site.

American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

76

Veterans affair office

No

American College of Acupuncture and Oriental Med Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Graduate: 76

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 54
Part-time: 22

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.