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American Institute of Alternative Medicine

#2075 in US ranking Columbus, OH
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$80,621
Tuition & fees
$14,980
Avg. aid
$4,394
Receiving aid
87%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
78%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
60%
Median salary
$54,733
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of American Institute of Alternative Medicine?

AIAM's institutional accreditor is the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC). Institutional accreditation concerns the school as a whole and is distinct from approval or accreditation of an individual nursing, acupuncture, or other professional program.

That distinction has practical consequences. Federal aid eligibility involves more than accreditation alone, and neither institutional accreditation nor admission automatically establishes eligibility for a professional license. Likewise, a receiving college decides whether to accept credits earned at AIAM. Before enrolling, applicants should check the current ACCSC listing, the applicable program's accreditation or state-board approval, and the licensing rules of the state where they plan to work.

What are the admission requirements at American Institute of Alternative Medicine?

AIAM does not report an open-admission policy. Requirements vary by credential, so applicants need the admissions checklist for their specific program rather than assuming that one institution-wide standard applies.

For first-time degree-seeking applicants, 2024-25 admissions reporting identifies the secondary-school record as required. It lists high-school GPA, class rank, recommendations, and SAT or ACT scores as neither required nor recommended. It also identifies TOEFL and another admissions test as required; applicants should clarify with admissions which tests apply to their program and circumstances, particularly if English-language proficiency must be documented.

The institution admitted 137 of 175 reported first-time, degree-seeking applicants, an acceptance rate of about 78%. That historical rate describes a group of applicants, not an individual's chance of admission. Nursing and other clinical programs may have additional prerequisites, health documentation, or placement requirements that should be confirmed before applying.

What are the application fees and waivers at American Institute of Alternative Medicine?

Applicants should confirm AIAM's current application fee directly with admissions before submitting a form. A reliably established standard fee or fee-waiver policy is not available for publication here.

Ask whether the charge differs by program, whether a waiver can be requested before submission, and whether any separate enrollment deposit is refundable. An application fee, an enrollment deposit, and mandatory tuition-related fees are different charges and should not be treated as interchangeable.

What types of ROTC programs are available at American Institute of Alternative Medicine?

AIAM is not identified here as operating an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit, and a cross-enrollment arrangement with another college has not been established. Applicants should not assume that attending AIAM provides access to ROTC coursework or scholarships.

ROTC participation through another institution, where permitted, requires that institution's approval and involves eligibility rules, scheduling, and potentially a military service commitment. A student interested in that route should obtain written confirmation from both the prospective ROTC host and AIAM before counting ROTC courses toward a program of study.

What are the requirements for transfer students at American Institute of Alternative Medicine?

AIAM enrolls transfer students, but admission as a transfer applicant and acceptance of prior credits are separate decisions. Reporting shows 48 transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates in the referenced enrollment period.

AIAM reports accepting dual credit but not awarding credit for Advanced Placement examinations or life experience. Those policies do not establish how it will evaluate coursework from another college. Transfer applicants should provide official transcripts for a program-specific review and request a written evaluation showing which courses satisfy requirements, how many credits remain, and whether any clinical or laboratory work must be completed at AIAM. This is particularly important before withdrawing from another program or relying on an expected graduation date.

What types of study abroad programs are available at American Institute of Alternative Medicine?

A study-abroad or international-exchange program has not been established for AIAM. Students should not assume that an outside overseas course, internship, or clinical experience will count toward an AIAM credential.

Professional curricula can have tightly specified practical and licensing requirements. Anyone considering international study should obtain advance written academic approval and confirm separately whether the experience satisfies any applicable clinical, accreditation, or licensing rules.

American Institute of Alternative Medicine Admissions Factors

Acceptance rate
78%

Acceptance rate vs. median

This school
78%
Ohio
78%
US
78%

61% of admitted students enrolled (83 of 137)

American Institute of Alternative Medicine Admissions

Applicants
Total: 175
Admission
Total: 137
Enrolled
Total: 83
Women
Men

American Institute of Alternative Medicine First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 83

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 83
Transfer: 48

American Institute of Alternative Medicine Admission Requirements

Secondary school GPA

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary school rank

Neither required nor recommended

Secondary school record

Required

Completion of college-preparatory program

Neither required nor recommended

Recommendations

Neither required nor recommended

Formal demonstration of competencies

Neither required nor recommended

Admission test scores

Neither required nor recommended

TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language

Required

Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.)

Required

Open admission policy

No

Dual credit

Yes

Credit for life experiences

No

Advanced placement (AP) credits

No

Special learning opportunities

Study abroad

No

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

Data last updated on November 5, 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.

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