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Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Continuous
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 19 to 1
Students retention rate 87%
On-time graduation rate 25%

Located in Tempe, Arizona, SWIHA is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a continuous calendar system, providing flexibility in scheduling.

One of the notable aspects of Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at SWIHA is reported to be 25%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For-profit institutions often serve a diverse student population, including many non-traditional students who may face unique challenges in completing their degrees. For comparison, Arizona state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 64%.

SWIHA boasts an impressive student retention rate of 87% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 63% and 67%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Council for Continuing Education & Training
The most popular programs at SWIHA are Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist, Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies, General, Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage. Below is the cost of attendance for these programs as well as the cost of attendance for similar schools that provide the same program.

Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist

Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage

Program Length 11 months
Tuition and Fees $13,675
Books and Supplies $615
Total Cost $14,290

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 39 of freshman students at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts received on average $2,695 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$2,695
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 73 39% $2,255 $164,609
Other Federal Grant 73 39% $2,255 $164,609
State Grant/Scholarships 6 3% $5,350 $32,099
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 73 39% $2,695 $196,708

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southwest Institute of Healing Arts students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southwest Institute of Healing Arts students is 25.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 25.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 22.2%.

25.0%

  • African American 14.7% 5 students
  • white 26.3% 41 students
  • unknown 21.4% 6 students
  • hispanic 30.0% 12 students

Service Offerings

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Southwest Institute of Healing Arts offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training