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 34 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
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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.
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Open admission Yes
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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
21
Total Online Enrollment
904
Percent of Programs Online
63% On-campus
37% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate Not offered
Master's 96% online
Doctorate Not offered
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
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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.
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