Student Consumer Information
Right to Know
In accordance with the U.S. Department of Education's Student Consumer Regulations, the Seattle Institute of East Asian Medicine is committed to providing students, prospective students, staff, and the public with convenient access to consumer information. This page serves as a central hub for all reports and disclosures required by the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA) and the Higher Education Opportunity Act of 2008 (HEOA). For further details or to request written documentation on specific programs, services, or policies, please contact [email protected].
Health and safety
Campus Safety and Emergency Response (PPT)
Cost of Attendance
All information regarding tuition, fees, and cost of attendance can also be found in the Academic Catalog.
Tuition & Fees 2024-2025
| Year | Masters Program | Trimester | Annual | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Year | Masters Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Degree (M.Ac.H.M.) | $9,434 | $28,300 | |
| Second Year | Masters Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Degree (M.Ac.H.M.) | $9,434 | $28,300 | |
| Third Year | Masters Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Degree (M.Ac.H.M.) | $9,434 | $28,300 | |
| Total | $28,302 | $84,900 | $2,000 |
| Year | Doctoral Program | Trimester | Annual | Fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Year | Doctor of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Degree (D.A.H.M.) | $9,434 | $28,300 | |
| Second Year | Doctor of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Degree (D.A.H.M.) | $9,434 | $28,300 | |
| Third Year | Doctor of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Degree (D.A.H.M.) | $9,434 | $28,300 | |
| Fourth Year | Doctor of Acupuncture and Herbal Medicine Degree (D.A.H.M.) | $6,534 | $19,600 | |
| Total | $104,500 | $2,500 |
Tuition for students who graduate the MAcHM program and return at a later date to complete the fourth year will be charged at the published tuition rate for the year they return.
Cost of Attendance (Masters and Doctoral Programs) 2024-2025
| Description | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Living expenses (Rent, Food, Utilities) | $3,250 per month |
| Transportation (Gas, maintenance, insurance) | $350 per month |
| Personal expenses | $400 per month |
| Loan fees | $120 per term |
| Books & supplies | $2,000-$2,500 total |
| Professional Licensure Certification (Clean needling exam, CPR certification, NCCAOM exams and certification) | $1,630-$1,810 total |
Students in the MAcHM, and DAHM programs may borrow up to the estimated Cost-of-Attendance Budget (CAB), which covers tuition, books, room, board, transportation, and personal expenses for each academic year. Depending upon eligibility, students may borrow up to $20,500 in unsubsidized Direct Loans. Any remaining need, up to the Cost-of-Attendance Budget (CAB), which is set annually, can be met with a PLUS loan. We encourage students to calculate their budgets based on individual needs and borrow only the necessary amount to fund their education.
SIEAM Default Rate Information
| Description | FY19 | FY18 | FY17 | FY16 | FY15 | FY14 | FY13 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Default Rate | 7.1% | 7.3% | 9.7% | 10.1% | 10.8% | 11.5% | 11.3% |
| SIEAM Default Rate | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| Number of SIEAM students in default | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Number of SIEAM students in repayment | 9 | 6 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 12 |
Licensing and Eligibility Information
We encourage applicants to review the map provided by the NCCAOM (National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine) for detailed information on the requirements for licensure in each state.
Please note that the most accurate source of information on this subject is always from the state license issuing authority. Information on licensure requirements for Washington statecan be found here.
Alumni Information
Information from SIEAM Alumni
Every few years, SIEAM surveys its alumni to inquire about their reflections on the training they received at SIEAM and about their clinical practice.
Our 2024 (54 respondents) indicated:
93% are still in active clinic practice
44% of respondents practice in their own clinic, not shared with other providers
36% of respondents practice in a clinic shared with other EAM providers
34% of respondents practice in a multi-modality clinic
2% of respondents work in a hospital or medical center
4% of respondents work in a community acupuncture clinic
74% of respondents accept insurance in their clinic
When asked about what therapeutic interventions they use in their clinic in addition to acupuncture,
95% use Herbal Medicine
74% use Tui Na / Massage
49% use Qi Gong
84% use Dietary Therapy
90% use Lifestyle Counseling
Gross Annual Income for the 2023 Fiscal Year
25% reported income less than $40,000
28% reported income between $40,000-$80,000
34% reported income greater than $100,000
96% of SIEAM alumni indicated that SIEAM achieves its mission to train compassionate and effective practitioners of East-Asian medicine who can function independently and collaboratively in patient-centered care.