Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson
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(520) 325-0123
- Southwest University of Visual Arts strives to be an exemplary force in higher education by providing a setting that prepares students interested in pursuing a future in the visual/communication arts to attain Bachelor's and Associate of Arts degrees and to meet the competitive challenges of an evolving global environment.
School Highlights
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson serves 172 students (74% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 39:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 48%.
Top Placements
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson places among the top 20% of community colleges in Arizona for:
- Category Attribute
- School Resources Percent of students receiving financial aid
School Overview
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson | (AZ) Community College Avg. | |
Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
Institution Level | 4 or more years | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
Institution Control | Private, non-profit | Private, non-profit |
Total Faculty | 15 staff | 66 staff |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Southwest University of Visual Arts, formerly known as The Art Center Design College, is a regionally accredited, nationally recognized university offering eight Bachelor degrees in Graphic Design, Animation, Studio Arts, Interior Design, Landscape Architecture, Advertising & Marketing, Illustration, and Photography as well as three Master of Fine Arts in Studio Arts terminal degrees with concentrations in Painting & Drawing, Photography, and Motion Arts.
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Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson is Pima Medical Institute-Tucson (0.4 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Pima Medical Institute-TucsonPrivate, for profit1,948 students | 0.40 Mi3350 East Grant Road, Suite 200
Tucson,  AZ  85716
(520) 326-1600 0.401,948 - Brown Mackie College-TucsonPrivate, for profit611 students | 2.20 Mi4585 E Speedway Blvd.
Tucson,  AZ  85712
(520) 327-6866 2.20611 - Pima Community CollegePublic28,070 students | 3.10 Mi4905C East Broadway Blvd.
Tucson,  AZ  85709
(520) 206-4500 3.1028,070 - Brookline College-TucsonPrivate, for profit507 students | 4.30 Mi5441 E. 22nd St, Ste.125
Tucson,  AZ  85711
(520) 748-9799 4.30507 - Central Arizona CollegePublic5,937 students | 64.50 Mi8470 N Overfield Rd
Coolidge,  AZ  85128
(520) 494-5444 64.505,937
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