Students attend Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts in Tempe, Arizona, a medium-sized city. The school is a private, for-profit institution. Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in therapy and counseling and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Applicants to Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts appreciate its open admissions policy. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,752 students at the school (as of 2005). Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts has a large minority student population. A very high share of students at the school are female.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"To help individuals discover their gifts and graces and ultimately take them out into the world in a loving and profitable way."
More complete details are provided below.
Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts
1100 East Apache Blvd
Tempe, AZ 85281
General Phone: (480) 994-9244
http://SWIHA.ORG
Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 130 | massage therapy |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 89 | yoga training, hypnotherapist, alternative medical services, Asian bodywork therapy, herbalist, nutrition sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 155 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 40 | 2 |
| Associate's degree | 24 | 1 |
In 2005, Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts had a total enrollment of 1,752 students (852 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 27% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 68% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 0% |
| 20-21 | 1% |
| 22-24 | 3% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 7% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 12% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 94 % |
| Part-Time | 92 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Tempe, Arizona for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Financial Aid:
Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3593300)
Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts has a tenure system for faculty.
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Alternative and Complementary Medical Support Services, Other
Asian Bodywork Therapy
Herbalism/Herbalist
Hypnotherapy/Hypnotherapist
Nutrition Sciences
Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career placement services
Offers part-time study
Tenure system for quality teaching
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