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Watkins College Of Art & Design

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.

Campus Location

2298 Rosa L Parks Blvd
Nashville, TN 37228
USA
Main Tel: (615) 383-4848
Web Site

The campus is in a large city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in photography and commercial art, fine arts, and design.
  • Numerous part-time students.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Study abroad option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor565
Associate55
< 1 year certificate12

Students

Student enrollment was 400 in 2007-2008 (278 full-time equivalent).

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Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 79% are full-time and 21% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 14,160
Room and board$ 8,200
Books and supplies$ 1,200
Other$ 3,000

Financial Aid: Watkins College Of Art & Design participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Watkins College Of Art & Design provides on-campus housing for 96 of its 278 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus.

Admissions (2008-2009)

ApplicantsAdmitted
All68%

SAT Test Scores:

SATMiddle 50%
Verbal450-550
Math450-550
Writing450-550

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

DESIGN (35 awarded)

  • Graphic Design
  • Interior Design

FINE ARTS (11 awarded)

  • Fine/Studio Arts

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (16 awarded)

  • Cinematography and Film/Video Production
  • Photography

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Watkins College Of Art & Design with government-defined occupation categories.)

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