- 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 900 students (74% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 92%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 900 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- 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:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 135 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
(AZ) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates 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
135 staff
296 staff
Number of Programs Offered
18
18
Student Body
The student population of Southwest Institute of Healing Arts has declined by 11% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five years.
The Southwest Institute of Healing Arts diversity score of 0.64 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 13% over five years.
Total Enrollment
900 students
3,691 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
14:1
# Full-Time Students
670 students
985 students
# Part-Time Students
230 students
2,706 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
394 students
343 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
670 students
985 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
32 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
230 students
3,064 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
3%
% Asian
13%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
20%
35%
% White
n/a
8%
% Hawaiian
54%
41%
% Two or more races
10%
5%
% Unknown races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.64
0.70
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.25%
0.3287%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6651%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$22,700
$32,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
54%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$9,500
$9,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,750
$4,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
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What is Southwest Institute of Healing Arts's ranking?
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