Southwest Institute of Healing Arts
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is a Private, 2-4 years school located in Tempe, AZ. It offers 9 vocational programs. You can check the detailed program information at offered programs page. The school is accredited by Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (7/1/2003 - Current[Estimated Date]).
Largest Vocational Programs
The largest vocational programs at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is Holistic Health and the 2025 tuition and fees is $15,975. Its tuition is higher than the national average of Holistic Health programs ($13,880). The length of the program is 780 contact hours ( or credit hours) and the average time to complete the program is 16 months.
The following table shows the 6 largest vocational programs with tuition, fees, and completion time at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts.
| Program | Tuition & Fees | Books & Supplies | Program Length | Average Completion Time | National Average Tuition | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holistic Health | $15,975 | $1,100 | 780 Hours | 16 Months | $13,880 |
| 2 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $12,175 | $2,600 | 600 Hours | 12 Months | $9,978 |
| 3 | Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | $12,175 | $2,600 | 600 Hours | 7 Months | $9,978 |
| 4 | Holistic Health | $15,475 | $1,100 | 755 Hours | 16 Months | $13,880 |
| 5 | Holistic Health | $13,825 | $1,000 | 750 Hours | 21 Months | $13,880 |
| 6 | Holistic Health | $15,175 | $770 | 750 Hours | 16 Months | $13,880 |
Important Academic Statistics
Total 534 students attended Southwest Institute of Healing Arts in the academic year 2024-2025. There are 1 full-time faculties (instructional/teaching staffs) and 79 part-time faculties working for the school. The students to faculty ratio is 24 to 1. The number of non-teaching staffs is 79 (full-time) and 85 (part-time).
The graduation rate of Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is 67% and the retention rate is 77% at the school.
| Student Population | 534 |
|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 67% |
| Number of Faculty | 80 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 24 to 1 |
2025 Costs of Attendance
The 2025 tuition & fees of Southwest Institute of Healing Arts is $15,975
. The amount is for the largest program and the tuition of other programs may differ from it.
20% of enrolled students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $4,981 (exclude student loans).
| Tuition & Fees | $15,975 |
|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,100 |
| Off-Campus Room & Board | $26,780 |
| Off-Campus Expenses | $9,279 |
| Average Financial Amount | $4,981 |
Offered Certificate Programs
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts offers 8 career programs for Less than 1-Year Certificate, 2 Years Certificate. The next table lists number of programs by offered program and online availability along with number of completers by certificate programs. Last year, 361 students have completed their career programs.
| Award Level | Total Number of Programs | Available Online Class | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than 1-Year Certificate | 7 | 1 | 353 |
| 2 Years Certificate | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| Total | 8 | 1 | 361 |
Vocational Programs and Completers
The vocational programs at Southwest Institute of Healing Arts are offered both in online and on-site education. Total 361 students have completed their vocational/technical programs last year.
- 353 students have earned/completed Less than 1-Year Certificate program.
- 8 students have earned/completed 1-2 Years Certificate program.
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Personal and Culinary Services | ✕ | 165 completers |
| Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist | ✕ | 165 |
| Work and Family Studies | ✔ (1 completers) | 0 completers |
| Foods, Nutrition, and Wellness Studies | ✔ | 0 |
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 188 completers |
| Holistic Health | ✕ | 134 |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 27 |
| Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy | ✕ | 9 |
| Hypnotherapy/Hypnotherapist | ✕ | 4 |
| Herbalism/Herbalist | ✕ | 14 |
| Total | 353 |
| Program | Available Online | Number of Completers |
|---|---|---|
| Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences | ✕ | 7 completers |
| Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage | ✕ | 7 |
| Total | 8 |
Enrollment Statistics
For academic year 2023-2024, total 534 students have enrolled into Southwest Institute of Healing Arts. By gender, 30 male and 504 female students are attending the school.
There are 241 White (45.13%), 83 Black/African American (15.54%), 87 Hispanic (16.29%), 8 Asian (1.50%), and 202 students with other races. 1 students are enrolled with non-resident alien status.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 534 | 30 | 504 |
| American Indian/Native American | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| Asian | 8 | 1 | 7 |
| Black/African American | 83 | 5 | 78 |
| Hispanic | 87 | 5 | 82 |
| Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| White | 241 | 15 | 226 |
| Two More | 46 | 1 | 45 |
| Un-Known | 62 | 2 | 60 |
| Non-resident Alien | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Directory Information
- 1538 E. Southern Ave, Tempe, AZ
- 480-994-9244
- School Website
- Admission Page
- Financial Aid Information
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