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University of the Southwest

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Tuition & Fees $16,670
Student Population 1,130
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $10,905
Graduation Rate 17 %
Students:Faculty 21 : 1

Academic Overview

University of the Southwest is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Hobbs, New Mexico. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The 2025 tuition & fees is $16,670 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $11,682.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 1,130 students are enrolled.
The salary after graduation from University of the Southwest varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $41,000. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2025 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate programs, for the academic year 2024-2025, USW's tuition & fees is $16,670. For graduate programs, its 2025 average tuition & fees is $11,682.
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Data source for 2025 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2025 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$16,670
Graduate$11,682
[Chart] 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2025 key academic statistics at USW.
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,905 and 92% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 1,130 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 21 to 1.
Graduation Rate for University of the Southwest is 17 %
Graduation Rate
17%
Retention Rate for University of the Southwest is 55 %
Retention Rate
55%
Student Population for University of the Southwest is 1,130
Student Population
1,130
Student to Faculty Ratio for University of the Southwest is 21 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
21 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $10,905 at University of the Southwest.
Financial Aid Amount
$10,905

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address6610 North Lovington Hwy, Hobbs, NM 88240
Phone575-392-6561
WEBhttps://www.usw.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.usw.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.usw.edu/admissions/apply-now/
Financial Aidhttps://www.usw.edu/admissions/sfaid/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.usw.edu/admissions/sfaid/cost-of-attendance/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.usw.edu/student-life/veteran-services
Disability Servicehttps://www.usw.edu/student-life/special-services

Offered Degrees

USW offers 69 major programs through online completely. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's2727
Master's3232
Doctorate (Research)99
Less Than 1 Year Certificate11

Special Learning Opportunities

University of the Southwest offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✔
Study Abroad✗
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:236)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,110)

Veterans Benefits

University of the Southwest has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✗
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