Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

1538 E. Southern Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • 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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 61%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,176 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 50%
  • 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
Programs offered
Completion Rates

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/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
135 staff
202 staff
Number of Programs Offered
18
17

Student Body

The student population of Southwest Institute of Healing Arts has declined by 10% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 10:1 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 stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,176 students
5,392 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
1,154 students
1,208 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
22 students
5,400 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%
49%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
60%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) (Year 2013)
$22,700
$30,300

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

What schools are Southwest Institute of Healing Arts often compared to?
Southwest Institute of Healing Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Rio Salado College 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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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,176 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 50%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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