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2298 Metrocenter Blvd
Nashville, TN 37228
p. 615-383-4848
w. www.watkins.edu
Nashville, TN 37228
p. 615-383-4848
w. www.watkins.edu
Watkins College of Art and Design
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Information Summary
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
Insufficient Data |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$24,720 |
| Admission
Success rate |
72% |
| ACT
75 %ile scores |
30 |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
12 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
66% / 52% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
356 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Nashville, TN 37228
| Surrounding community | Large city (inside urban area, pop. over 250,000) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 331 (331 urban / N/A rural) |
| Households | 212 (1.06 people per house) |
| Families | 11 (2.0 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 160 |
| Pop. — Asian | 3 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | N/A |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 3 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 165 |
| Pop. — Other | N/A |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Special Focus Institutions — Schools of art, music, and design
| Undergraduate | N/A |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | N/A |
| Enrollment | Very high undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | N/A |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Postbaccalaureate certificate |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad |  |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification | |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Watkins College of Art and Design?
Ranks 1186th for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $12,000 | $12,000 | $12,000 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $720 | $720 | $720 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $12,000 | $12,000 | $12,000 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $720 | $720 | $720 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $500 | $500 | $500 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $24,720 | $24,720 | $24,720 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $26,920 | $26,920 | $26,920 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $15,920 | $15,920 | $15,920 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $12,120  $12,720 |
$12,120  $12,720 |
$12,120  $12,720 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $1,200  $1,200 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | $7,800  $7,800 |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | $3,000  $3,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $10,000  $11,000 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,000  $2,000 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $2,000  $2,000 |
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Admission Details
| Application Fee Required | N/A |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Application Fee | $50 |
| Graduate Application Fee | $50 |
| First Professional Application Fee | N/A |
| Applicants | 238 (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Admitted | 171 (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Admission rate | 72% |
| First-time Enrollment | 141 (N/A male / N/A female) |
| FT Enrollment | 120 (N/A male / N/A female) |
| PT Enrollment | 21 (N/A male / N/A female) |
| Total Enrollment | 356 |
Admission Criteria
What criteria does Watkins College of Art and Design use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record |  / N/A / |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | |
| Formal competency demo | |
| Admission test scores | |
| TOEFL | |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Watkins College of Art and Design accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
ACT Test Admission
Ranks 112th for 75pctl scores
| Applicants submitting ACT results | 100% |
|---|---|
| Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 30 |
| Math scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 30 |
| Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) | 21 / 30 |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | 48 |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | $5,800 |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Watkins College of Art and Design Ranks 1943rd for the average student loan amount.
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $2,200 | 22 |  34% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | $3,475 | 25 |  38% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $1,518 | 22 |  34% |
| Student Loan Aid | $4,675 | 34 |  52% |
| Any financial aid type | 57 |  88% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Watkins College of Art and Design?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Black Non-Hispanic | 5 | 10 | 15 |
Hispanic | 4 | 5 | 9 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | 3 | 5 | 8 |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | 2 | 2 |
White Non-Hispanic | 125 | 167 | 292 |
Race Unknown | 12 | 16 | 28 |
| Total | 150 | 206 | 356 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Watkins College of Art and Design?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | 1 | 1 |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hispanic | N/A | 1 | 1 |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | N/A | N/A | N/A |
White Non-Hispanic | 7 | 8 | 15 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 7 | 10 | 17 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Watkins College of Art and Design.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 7 | 18 | |
| 1 | 13 | 14 | |
| 4 | 9 | 13 | |
| 3 | 4 | 7 | |
| 1 | 1 | 2 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
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| Cinematography and Film/Video Production | 1 | 1 | 16 | 18 | ||||
| Fine/Studio Arts, General | 1 | 6 | 7 | |||||
| Graphic Design | 1 | 1 | 10 | 1 | 13 | |||
| Interior Design | 1 | 12 | 1 | 14 | ||||
| Photography | 2 | 2 | ||||||
| Total | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 46 | 2 | 54 |
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Watkins College of Art and Design Ranks 2417th for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $46,205 ($45,747 male / $46,496 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 18 (7 male / 11 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | N/A |
| FT Faculty Ratio | N/A |
| Total Benefits | $194,952 |
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