
University of the Southwest
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$16,000
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About University of the Southwest
The University of the Southwest is a small private university located on a rural campus in Hobbs, New Mexico. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 370, and admissions are selective. The university offers 32 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 26%, and a student-faculty ratio of 17:1. Tuition and fees for students are $16,000.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
Information not available
Retention Rate Insight
74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
26% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores --
High school transcript --
High school rank --
Letter of recommendation --
High school GPA --
Open admission Yes
Completion of college prep program --
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) --
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Yes
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards904
Students enrolled
100%
Online student enrollment
17:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
38%
Hispanic
35%
Black
15%
Unknown
6%
Asian
3%
American Indian/Alaska Native
2%
Two or more races
0%
Non-U.S. Citizen
Information not available
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
59%
Socio-economic diversity
58% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
56
Total Online Enrollment
904
Percent of Programs Online
0% On-campus
100% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates 100% online
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's 100% online
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 100% online
Doctorate 100% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $16,000 | $16,000 |
Graduate | $22,500 | $22,500 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $0 |
On-campus room and board | $9,930 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,800 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $13,200 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,800 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,800 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $28,730 | $28,730 |
Off-campus without family | $32,000 | $32,000 |
Off-campus with family | $18,800 | $18,800 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
74%
State Grant Aid
5%
Institution Grant Aid
85%
Pell Grant
58%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$23k
Average student debt after graduation
$35k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NAIA Division I
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Basketball
- Golf
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track Field Outdoor
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Basketball
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
Human Resources Management and Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Business Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
3Education
BA
MA
DOC
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Curriculum and Instruction
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
BA
MA
DOC
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Secondary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
4English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
5Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
6Health Professions And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
BA
MA
DOC
7History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
8Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections
BA
MA
DOC
9Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
General Studies
BA
MA
DOC
10Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
11Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
12Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
BA
MA
DOC
Exercise Science and Kinesiology
BA
MA
DOC
13Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Christian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Religion/Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Christian Studies
BA
MA
DOC
14Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Family Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Family Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Forensic Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
Family Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
15Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
Public Administration
BA
MA
DOC
16Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections
BA
MA
DOC
Corrections
BA
MA
DOC
17Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Social Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
Criminology
BA
MA
DOC
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