Watkins College of Art Design & Film

2298 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Nashville, TN 37228
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School Highlights

Watkins College of Art Design & Film serves 304 students (76% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 26%.

Top Placements

Watkins College of Art Design & Film places among the top 20% of community colleges in Tennessee for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Watkins College of Art Design & Film(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationBaccalaureate / Associates CollegesBaccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution LevelLess than 2 yrsFour or more years
Institution ControlPrivate, non-profitPrivate, non-profit
Total Faculty29 staff29 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Watkins College of Art Design & Film has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Watkins College of Art Design & Film diversity score of 0.20 is less than the state average of 0.42. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment304 students631 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio10:130:1
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# Full-Time Students230 students369 students
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# Part-Time Students74 students262 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		-113
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
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% Asian		-
2%
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% Hispanic		-
3%
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% Black
5%
17%
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% White
89%
74%
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% Two or more races		-
2%
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% Non Resident races
2%
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% Unknown races
2%
2%
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Diversity Score0.200.42
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$33,000$29,400
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Finances and Admission

The private state tuition of $20,250 is more than the state average of $13,844. The private state tuition has grown by 9% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees$20,250$13,844
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid87%93%
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Median Debt for Graduates$29,125$12,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,500$6,297
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Acceptance Rate26%74%
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SAT Total Avg.1,4731,449
SAT Reading525525
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SAT Math463455
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SAT Writing485469
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ACT Total Avg.6357
ACT Composite2119
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ACT English2119
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ACT Math2119
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ACT Writing66
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

Nearby Schools

The nearest community college to Watkins College of Art Design & Film is Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville (2.0 miles away).
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  • Lincoln College of Technology-Nashville
    Public
    1,782 students | 2.00 Mi1524 Gallatin Rd
    Nashville,  TN  37206
    (615) 226-3990     2.001,782
  • Remington College-Nashville Campus
    Private, non-profit
    380 students | 3.60 Mi441 Donelson Pk Ste 150
    Nashville,  TN  37214
    (615) 889-5520     3.60380
  • Daymar Institute-Nashville
    Private, for profit
    89 students | 3.70 Mi560 Royal Parkway
    Nashville,  TN  37214
    (615) 361-7555     3.7089
  • Nossi College of Art
    Nossi College of Art Photo - Nossi College of Art, located a few miles from downtown Nashville with easy access to most interstates, gives creative students a college built specifically for them.
    Private, for profit
    300 students | 4.80 Mi590 Creative Way
    Nashville,  TN  37115
    (615) 514-2787     4.80300
  • John A Gupton College
    Private, non-profit
    129 students | 5.30 Mi1616 Church St
    Nashville,  TN  37203
    (615) 327-3927     5.30129
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Quick Stats (2021)
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  • Students: 304 students
  • Private-state tuition: $20,250
  • Acceptance Rate: 26%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 11%
Did You Know?
For Tennessee public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,573 per year for in-state students and $14,803 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,844 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Tennessee is 74%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Tennessee community colleges have a diversity score of 0.42, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Tennessee is Fortis Institute-Nashville. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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