Watkins College Of Art & Design
Location and Contact Information
2298 Rosa L Parks BlvdNashville, TN 37228
USA
Main Tel: (615) 383-4848
Web Site
The campus is in a large city.
Overview
Watkins College of Art, Design and Film is located in Nashville Tennessee. It is a private four-year college. It was established in 1885 by Samuel Watkins, who was a businessman from Nashville. The institute was formerly named Watkins Institute. The school moved to its present location in 2002.
Watkins College of Art, Design and Film offers a studio-based curriculum with bachelor’s degrees and certificates in areas like photography, graphic design, general education, interior design, fine arts and film.
The students at Watkins College of Art and Design are actively involved in several on-campus clubs and organizations, including the Optimist Manifesto Progressive Artists League Watkins, the Student Government Association, the American Society of Interior Designers and the Watkins Athletic Club.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in photography and commercial art, fine arts, and design.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High SAT scores (combined Verbal and Math).
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Campus housing is available.
- Students may study abroad.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 14,880 |
| Room and board | $ 8,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
| Other | $ 3,600 |
Financial Aid
Watkins College Of Art & Design participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 97% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 97% | $6,302 |
| Institutional Grant | 80% | $3,692 |
| Federal Grant | 57% | $2,130 |
| Pell Grant | 31% | $3,129 |
| Other Federal Grant | 26% | $908 |
| State or Local Grant | 46% | $4,267 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 80% | $6,487 |
| Federal Loan | 74% | $6,574 |
| Other Loan | 6% | $5,350 |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Watkins College Of Art & Design:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Maryland Institute College of Art | Baltimore, MD | 2,075 |
| 2 | Minneapolis College of Art and Design | Minneapolis, MN | 741 |
| 3 | O'More College of Design | Franklin, TN | 202 |
| 4 | Ithaca College | Ithaca, NY | 6,448 |
| 5 | Hampshire College | Amherst, MA | 1,428 |
| 6 | Rochester Institute of Technology | Rochester, NY | 15,055 |
| 7 | Hollins University | Roanoke, VA | 1,058 |
| 8 | Syracuse University | Syracuse, NY | 19,366 |
| 9 | Rhode Island School of Design | Providence, RI | 2,352 |
| 10 | The College of New Jersey | Ewing, NJ | 6,949 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor | 52 | 5 |
| < 1 year certificate | 4 | 2 |
| Associate | 1 | 5 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 21 |
Students
Student enrollment was 387 in 2009-2010 (278 full-time equivalent).
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Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 67% of the student body. About 8% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Among freshmen students, 88% are full-time and 12% are part-time.
Admissions Summary (2009-2010)
Applicants Admitted All 56%
SAT Test Scores:
SAT Middle 50% Verbal 550-650 Math 560-590 Writing 470-550
Room and Board
Watkins College Of Art & Design provides on-campus housing for 96 of its 278 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).
International Study
About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
International applicants are required to take the TOEFL exam.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
DESIGN
- Graphic Design
- Interior Design
FINE ARTS
- Fine/Studio Arts
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production
- Photography