Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
- Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA) is a nationally accredited private college and community-healing center for Holistic Healthcare careers and continuing education. We are dedicated to providing professional, affordable education (on campus and online) for those interested in entering the healing arts profession, for those interested in continuing their education, as well as to those seeking personal and spiritual growth. SWIHA is committed to providing on-going entrepreneurial support for holistic healthcare practitioners in private practice and to those establishing or growing a business.
School Highlights
- Southwest Institute of Healing Arts serves 986 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is lower than the state community college average of 39:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 48%.
- Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is one of 25 community colleges within Maricopa County, AZ.
- The nearest community college to Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is Brookline College-Tempe (2.2 miles away).
Top Placements
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- Offering Breadth Programs offered
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Southwest Institute of Healing Arts | (AZ) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Private, non-profit |
| Total Faculty | 30 staff | 66 staff |
| Number of Programs Offered | 38 | 14 |
| Total Enrollment | 986 students | 6,476 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 33:1 | 39:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 986 students | 1,336 students |
| # Part-Time Students | - | 5,140 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 2% | 4% |
| % Asian | 2% | 3% |
| % Hispanic | 11% | 27% |
| % Black | 5% | 6% |
| % White | 76% | 52% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.41 | 0.65 |
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| College Completion Rate | 83% | 18% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $22,700 | $31,100 |
| % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 63% | 81% |
| Median Debt for Graduates | $7,917 | $9,500 |
| Median Debt for Dropouts | $4,750 | $5,022 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is Brookline College-Tempe (2.2 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Brookline College-TempePrivate, for profit418 students | 2.20 Mi1140-1150 S. Priest Drive
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480)545-8755 2.20418 - Rio Salado CollegePublic20,215 students | 3.00 Mi2323 W 14th St
Tempe, AZ 85281
(480)517-8000 3.0020,215 - Pima Medical Institute-MesaPrivate, for profit1,038 students | 3.10 Mi957 S. Dobson Road
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480)644-0267 3.101,038 - 22,711 students | 3.30 Mi1833 W Southern Ave
Mesa, AZ 85202
(480)461-7000 3.3022,711 - The Refrigeration SchoolPublic912 students | 4.50 Mi4210 E Washington Street
Phoenix, AZ 85034
(480)676-5843 4.50912
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