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 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 27%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- 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
Selectivity
School Resources
Student Earnings
School Overview
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 82% over five years.
Watkins College of Art Design & Film
(TN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Arts, Music & Design Schools
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
53 staff
81 staff

Student Body
The student population of Watkins College of Art Design & Film has declined by 24% 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 more than the state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
158 students
2,098 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
12:1

# Full-Time Students
135 students
638 students

# Part-Time Students
23 students
1,460 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
243 students
406 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
127 students
638 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
8 students
8 students



# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,612 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
195 students

% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%

% Hispanic
7%
5%

% Black
13%
15%

% White
64%
73%

% Two or more races
7%
3%

% Non Resident races
4%
n/a

% Unknown races
1%
2%


Diversity Score
0.56
0.44

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
30%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.37%
0.37%
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 $5,142. 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 $15,666. The out-state tuition has declined by 14% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$20,250
$5,142

Out-State Tuition Fees
$20,250
$15,666

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
96%

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: 2021 (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%. 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, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation).
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