Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson
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- 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%.
- Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson is one of 6 community colleges within Pima County, AZ.
- The nearest community college to Southwest University of Visual Arts-Tucson is Pima Medical Institute-Tucson (0.4 miles away).
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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 |
| Total Enrollment | 172 students | 6,476 students |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11:1 | 39:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 127 students | 1,336 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 45 students | 5,140 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 116 students | 1,365 students |
| # Graduate Students | 11 students | 11 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 3% | 4% |
| % Hispanic | 34% | 27% |
| % Black | 6% | 6% |
| % White | 47% | 52% |
| % Unknown races | 9% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.65 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $30,900 | $31,100 |
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 - 500 students | 28.70 Mi6 Dubois Dr.
Green Valley, AZ 28800
(808)934-2500 28.70500
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