Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts
Location and Contact Information
1100 East Apache BlvdTempe, AZ 85281
USA
Main Tel: (480) 994-9244
Web Site
The campus is in a medium-sized city.
Overview
Southwest Institute of Healing Arts, also known as SWIHA, is beautifully located in Tempe, Arizona, United Staes. It was established in 1992 as the Southwest Institute of Myotherapy. It adopted its present name in 1998. The school enrolls more than 1,500 students annually. In 2007-2008, SWIHA won the Best Community Student Practice award and the Best Placement Practice award. The school offers a number of degrees, diplomas, and certificate programs. The school also has a Hypnotherapy Clinic, Massage Clinic, Reiki Clinic, Aesthetics Clinic, and a Yoga Center.
As a community-centered school, SWIHA organizes a number of events for the community. The ASBA and Comerica Bank of Arizona have also listed the school as one of the “Top 50 Companies to Watch."
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in beauty and cosmetology, nutrition and exercise therapy, and therapy and counseling.
- Large number of students.
- High female/male ratio.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, for-profit.
- Academic calender: Continuous.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
Financial Aid
Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 82% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 27% | $2,621 |
| Institutional Grant | $1,000 | |
| Federal Grant | 27% | $2,603 |
| Pell Grant | 27% | $2,603 |
| Other Federal Grant | ||
| State or Local Grant |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 56% | $4,476 |
| Federal Loan | 56% | $4,476 |
| Other Loan |
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Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Southwest Institute Of Healing Arts:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jefferson College of Health Sciences | Roanoke, VA | 995 |
| 2 | Kent State University East Liverpool Campus | East Liverpool, OH | 964 |
| 3 | Bastyr University | Kenmore, WA | 988 |
| 4 | Tai Sophia Institute | Laurel, MD | 444 |
| 5 | Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health | Omaha, NE | 589 |
| 6 | Lasell College | Newton, MA | 1,488 |
| 7 | Bay Path College | Longmeadow, MA | 1,784 |
| 8 | Maria College of Albany | Albany, NY | 773 |
| 9 | North Central State College | Mansfield, OH | 3,253 |
| 10 | McDaniel College | Westminster, MD | 3,789 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| < 1 year certificate | 210 | 8 |
| Associate | 46 | 2 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 39 | 2 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,309 in 2009-2010 (801 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 16% of the student body. About 41% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BEAUTY AND COSMETOLOGY
- Aesthetician/Esthetician and Skin Care Specialist
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Alternative and Complementary Medicine and Medical Systems
- Asian Bodywork Therapy
- Herbalism/Herbalist
- Hypnotherapy/Hypnotherapist
- Movement and Mind-Body Therapies and Education
- Nutrition Sciences
- Yoga Teacher Training/Yoga Therapy
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Massage Therapy/Therapeutic Massage