University of the Southwest
tuition & fees
$16,670
graduate tuition & fees
$11,682
Student Population
1,130
online students
838
Number of Programs
69
Financial Aid Amount
$11,278
Graduation Rate
17%
University of the Southwest is a Private, 4 years college located in Hobbs, New Mexico. USW ranked 7th in New Mexico Colleges and 48th in Federal Region VI.
It has a total enrollment of 1,130 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
University of the Southwest is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of the Southwest and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 6610 North Lovington Hwy, Hobbs, NM 88240 |
| Phone | 575-392-6561 |
| WEB | https://www.usw.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | https://www.usw.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | https://www.usw.edu/admissions/apply-now/ |
| Financial Aid | https://www.usw.edu/admissions/sfaid/financial-aid |
| Net Price Calculator | https://www.usw.edu/admissions/sfaid/cost-of-attendance/net-price-calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | https://www.usw.edu/student-life/veteran-services |
| Athletic | https://www.usw.edu/consumer-information/student-right-to-know-act |
| Disability Service | https://www.usw.edu/student-life/special-services |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Private, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
University of the Southwest has an open admission policy (any students can attend with high school diploma or a certificate of attendance or General Educational Development (GED) certificate). Contact the school to get more information.
| Open Admission Policy | ✔ |
|---|
Tuition & Fees
USW's 2025 tuition & fees is $16,670 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition is not changed and same to the last year's rate ($16,670).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $11,682. The graduate tuition decreased by -50.00% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $16,670 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $11,682 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 1,130 students have enrolled at USW (2024-2025). Among them, 838 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. USW has 346 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 784 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 1,130 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 346 |
| Graduate Students | 784 |
| Online Enrollment | 838 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
USW offers 69 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 69 out of the 69 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by USW
| Number of programs | 69 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 69 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Bachelor's Master's Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✗ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |