The teacher population of 53 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Watkins College of Art Design & Film
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
53 staff
81 staff
Student Body
The student population of Watkins College of Art Design & Film has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Watkins College of Art Design & Film diversity score of 0.56 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
158 students
605 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
18:1
# Full-Time Students
135 students
400 students
# Part-Time Students
23 students
230 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
243 students
504 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
127 students
400 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
8 students
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
335 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
13%
19%
% White
64%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
9%
% Two or more races
7%
3%
% Non Resident races
4%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.6038%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.37%
0.5213%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,000
$29,000
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $20,250 is more than the state average of $5,176. The in-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $20,250 is more than the state average of $15,746. The out-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$20,250
$5,176
Out-State Tuition Fees
$20,250
$15,746
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
97%
Median Debt for Graduates
$27,000
$11,730
Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,250
Acceptance Rate
58%
83%
SAT Total Avg.
1,473
1,339
SAT Reading
525
415
SAT Math
463
455
SAT Writing
485
469
ACT Total Avg.
63
58
ACT Composite
21
20
ACT English
21
19
ACT Math
21
19
ACT Writing
8
8
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Watkins College of Art Design & Film cost?
Watkins College of Art Design & Film's tuition is approximately $20,250 for In-State students and $20,250 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Watkins College of Art Design & Film?
The acceptance rate of Watkins College of Art Design & Film is 58%, which is lower than the state average of 83%.
What is Watkins College of Art Design & Film's ranking?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Enrollment: 158 students
In-state tuition: $20,250
Out-state tuition: $20,250
Acceptance Rate: 58%
Student:teacher ratio: 3:1
Minority enrollment: 36%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
