Watkins College of Art Design & Film

2298 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Nashville, TN 37228
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Watkins College of Art Design & Film serves 158 students (85% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the state community college average of 25:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • 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)

Top Rankings

Watkins College of Art Design & Film ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

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
Year Founded
1885
Total Faculty
53 staff
38 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 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
158 students
1,083 students

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
3:1
25:1
# Full-Time Students
135 students
416 students

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Part-Time Students
23 students
667 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
127 students
870 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
127 students
378 students

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Full-Time Graduate Students
8 students
93 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
% Hispanic
7%
8%
% Black
13%
20%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% White
64%
62%

Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Two or more races
7%
4%
% Non Resident races
4%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.56
0.57

Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
37%
n/a
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2014-2015, in 2017 dollars)
$36,500
$27,500

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

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%
93%

Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Median Debt for Graduates
$27,000
$11,059

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Median Debt for Dropouts
$9,500
$5,000

Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data

Acceptance Rate
58%
98%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

SAT Total Avg.
1,473
1,402
SAT Reading
525
470
SAT Math
463
455
SAT Writing
485
477
ACT Total Avg.
63
58
ACT Composite
21
20
ACT English
21
19
ACT Math
21
19
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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 98%. Watkins College of Art Design & Film's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Tennessee with low acceptance rates.
What is Watkins College of Art Design & Film's ranking?
Watkins College of Art Design & Film ranks among the top 20% of community college in Tennessee for: Lowest acceptance rates and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
In what neighborhood is Watkins College of Art Design & Film located?
Watkins College of Art Design & Film is located in the Metrocenter And North Rhodes Park neighborhood of Nashville, TN.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • 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)

Did You Know?

The average community college acceptance rate in Davidson County, TN is 72%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Davidson County, TN community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Davidson County, TN is Tennessee College of Applied Technology Nashville. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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