University of the Southwest
tuition & fees
$16,670
graduate tuition & fees
$23,364
Student Population
1,066
online students
697
Number of Programs
74
Financial Aid Amount
$9,736
Graduation Rate
26%
University of the Southwest is a Private, 4 years college located in Hobbs, New Mexico. USW ranked 6th in New Mexico Colleges and 25th in Federal Region VI.
It has a total enrollment of 1,066 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 19 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 | www.usw.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.usw.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | www.usw.edu/admissions/undergraduate_admission/undergraduate-admission-application |
| Financial Aid | www.usw.edu/admissions/financial_aid |
| Net Price Calculator | www.usw.edu/admissions/tuition_and_fees |
| Veterans Tuition | www.usw.edu/Admissions/Military |
| Disability Service | www.usw.edu/Student-Life/Student-Services/Office-of-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 2024 tuition & fees is $16,670 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition decreased by -3.08% compared to the last year's rate ($17,200).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $23,364. The graduate tuition increased by 3.84% compared to the last year's rate.
| Amounts | |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $16,670 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $23,364 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 1,066 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 697 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. USW has 369 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 697 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 1,066 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 369 |
| Graduate Students | 697 |
| Online Enrollment | 697 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
USW offers 74 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 39 out of the 74 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 | 74 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 39 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | 2 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 | ✔ |