Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque

www.suva.edu

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$22,944

2.03% growth from 2019

2019 Average Net Price

$36,411

After Financial Aid

2017 Default Rate

20.9%

on Student Loans

2019 Enrolled Students

86.4% Full-Time

2019 Graduation Rate

19%

4 Graduates

Costs

In 2020, the median undergraduate tuition at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque is $22,944.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $36,411.

In 2019, 53% of undergraduate students attending Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 53% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$22,944

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque was $22,944.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$36,411

2019 Value

33%

1 Year Growth

In 2019 Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $36,411. Between 2018 and 2019, the average net price of Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque grew by 33%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

53%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

53% of undergraduate students at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque received financial aid through grants or loans in 2019. This represents a growth of 6% with respect to 2018, when 50% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

20.9%

2017 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2017 the default rate for borrower's at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque was 20.9%, which represents 23 out of the 110 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque had a total enrollment of 22 students in 2019. The full-time enrollment at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque is 19 students and the part-time enrollment is 3. This means that 86.4% of students enrolled at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque, both undergraduate and graduate, is 45.5% Hispanic or Latino, 31.8% White, 13.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 4.55% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (23.3%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (23.3%) and White Male (15%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (50%), followed by White Female (25%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque in 2019, both undergraduate and graduate, is 22 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque is 19 and the part-time enrollment is 3. This means that 86.4% of students enrolled at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque are enrolled full-time compared with 74.1% at similar Special Focus Institutions.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2019 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Special Focus Institutions (76%), Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2019)

Hispanic or Latino
10 enrolled students
White
7 enrolled students
American Indian or Alaska Native
3 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque is 45.5% Hispanic or Latino, 31.8% White, 13.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 4.55% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Special Focus Institutions is 39.9% White, 19.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 17% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2020, 3 fewer women than men received degrees from Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque is white (4 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque is General Fine Studio Arts (2 degrees awarded), followed by Illustration (2 degrees) and Graphic Design (2 degrees).

In 2020, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Visual & Performing Arts (9 degrees awarded), Communications (0 degrees), and Communication Technologies (0 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque are Other managers (213,455 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (142,825 people), Graphic designers (113,190 people), Marketing managers (112,341 people), and Postsecondary teachers (86,977 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque in 2020 are Visual & Performing Arts (9 degrees awarded), Communications (0 degrees), and Communication Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2020).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque are Agents & business managers of artists, performers, & athletes, Surgeons, Physicians, Crossing guards, and Dentists

The most specialized majors at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque are Visual & Performing Arts (9 degrees awarded), Communications (0 degrees), and Communication Technologies (0 degrees) (as of 2020).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque are Elementary & secondary schools (355,754 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (257,571 people), Computer Systems Design (199,751 people), Advertising, public relations & related services (133,309 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (118,890 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque.

Most Common (2020)

General Fine Studio Arts
2 degrees awarded
Illustration
2 degrees awarded
Graphic Design
2 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque was General Fine Studio Arts with 2 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 6 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque, which is 2 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (3).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque in Graphic Design. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 1 degrees were awarded to women at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque in Interior Design. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

27%

100% Completion Time

40%

150% Completion Time

In 2019, 27% of students graduating from Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 40% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 40% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Special Focus Institutions Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2020)

White
4 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
3 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
2 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque is white (4 degrees awarded). There were 1.33 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (3 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2020)

White Male
11 degrees awarded
White Female
11 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
10 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwest University of Visual Arts-Albuquerque is white male (11 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (11 degrees).

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Retention Rate over Time

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Graduates

Common Jobs by Major

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Common Industries by Major

Majors Awarded

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Most Common Male Majors

Most Common Female Majors

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