School Information

40.6
Total Enrollment 528
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 12 : 1

University of the Southwest

http://www.usw.edu
6610 Lovington Hwy, Hobbs, New Mexico 88240
(575) 392-6561

University of the Southwest is a Christ-centered educational community dedicated to developing men and women for a lifetime of servant leadership by emphasizing individual faith, responsibility, and initiative. Teaching at University of the Southwest adheres to belief in God, in the Bible as the inspired Word of God, in Jesus Christ as the Son of God, and in the separation of church and state. University of the Southwest strives for excellence in academic curriculum, campus life programming, and student activities in a supportive educational community where freedom of thought and expression is honored and the demonstration of faith in acts ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Private not-for-profit
Special Learning Opportunities Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Campus Setting Rural: Fringe
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At University of the Southwest, 100.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 86.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $6,025), and 63% receive loans ($7,125 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $6,400. Off campus it is around $14,010.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of the Southwest is $15,047 per year.

 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 441 people applied to University of the Southwest. Of the applicants, 42.0% were admitted (50.0% male & 35.0% female ) and 66.0% accepted (63.0% male and 70.0% female)

Of the 317 undergraduate students at University of the Southwest, 15.0% are part-time. A majority (50.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 36.0% of the 211 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     75.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     66.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     69.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     39.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     48.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     4.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 575-392-6565
Admissions Office Email admission@usw.edu
Admissions Office Address 6610 N. Lovington Highway Ste 506 Hobbs,NM 88240
Admissions Website http://www.usw.edu/185914.ihtml (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.usw.edu
Application Fee $25

In order to be accepted to University of the Southwest, you should have:

  • A High School GPA
  • A High School Record
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
University of the Southwest SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 289
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 472
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 300
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 530
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 350
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 480
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 16
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 24
ACT English (25th Percentile) 15
ACT English (75th Percentile) 25
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 16
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 25
 
University of the Southwest Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Biological and biomedical sciences 3
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 3
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 24 3
Accounting 5
Business Administration and Management, General 8
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 3
Business/Commerce, General 10
Human Resources Development 1
Education 48 37
Bilingual and Multilingual Education 6 8
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 8
Curriculum and Instruction 4
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 9
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms 1
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement 2
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 9
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 2
Elementary Education and Teaching 22
Reading Teacher Education 3
Secondary Education and Teaching 8
Special Education and Teaching, Other 1
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 2
English language and literature/letters 3
English Language and Literature, General 3
Health professions and related clinical sciences 3
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 3
History 0
History, General 0
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 12
General Studies 10
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 2
Philosophy and religious studies 1
Religion/Religious Studies 1
Psychology 13
Psychology, General 13
Security and protective services 12
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 12
Social sciences 3
Social Sciences, General 3
 
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