- 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 1,176 students (98% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 61%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 1,176 students
- Student:teacher ratio: 9:1
- Minority enrollment: 50%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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
Special Focus Two-Year: Health Professions
Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private, for profit
Total Faculty
135 staff
296 staff
Number of Programs Offered
18
17
Student Body
The student population of Southwest Institute of Healing Arts has grown by 16% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Southwest Institute of Healing Arts diversity score of 0.69 is less than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has grown by 21% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,176 students
3,009 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
1,154 students
1,238 students
# Part-Time Students
22 students
4,184 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
117 students
339 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,154 students
1,238 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
66 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,387 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
11 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
250 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
3%
% Asian
1%
4%
% Hispanic
20%
36%
% Black
12%
7%
% White
50%
39%
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
10%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.6021%
0.4914%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.6%
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: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
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