- Southwest Institute of Healing Arts (SWIHA) is a nationally accredited private college and community-healing center for Holistic Healthcare careers and continuing education. We are dedicated to providing professional, affordable education (on campus and online) for those interested in entering the healing arts profession, for those interested in continuing their education, as well as to those seeking personal and spiritual growth. SWIHA is committed to providing on-going entrepreneurial support for holistic healthcare practitioners in private practice and to those establishing or growing a business.
School Highlights
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts serves 534 students (98% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 60%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 534 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 24:1
- Minority enrollment: 53%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 83% over five years.
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
22 staff
64 staff
Number of Programs Offered
18
10
Student Body
The student population of Southwest Institute of Healing Arts has declined by 36% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Southwest Institute of Healing Arts diversity score of 0.71 is more than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 25% over five years.
Total Enrollment
534 students
3,480 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
525 students
941 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
9 students
2,539 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
534 students
1,687 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
525 students
941 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
9 students
3,113 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
% Asian
1%
4%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hispanic
19%
37%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
15%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% White
47%
40%
Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
5%
% Unknown races
7%
4%
Diversity Score
0.71
0.69
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
60%
39%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$36,421
$44,191
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
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
86%
78%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,500
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,750
Showing 2008–2020. View full 14-year historical data
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Southwest Institute of Healing Arts often compared to?
Southwest Institute of Healing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Salado College, Brookline College-Tempe by visitors of our site.
What is Southwest Institute of Healing Arts's ranking?
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts ranks among the top 20% of community college in Arizona for: Most Programs Offered and Highest completion rates.
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