University of the Southwest

University of the Southwest is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Hobbs, NM. It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission stats at M1 Master's College comparison page.

The USW's 2024 tuition & fees is $16,670 for the academic year 2023-2024. 100% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,736.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 1,066 and the students to faculty ratio is 19 to 1 (5.26%).

USW ranked 6^th in New Mexico Colleges rankings. University of the Southwest is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of University of the Southwest is $16,670. For graduate programs, its 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $23,364.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $16,156 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $24,261.

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2023-24 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$16,670
Graduate	$23,364

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Dta System)

Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)

2024-25 Estimation

Undergraduate	$16,156
Graduate	$24,261

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Key Stats for Prospective Students

The average graduation rate is 26%. For the academic year 2022-2023, total 1,066 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school). Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2024 USW Key Academics Statistics
Graduation Rate »	26%
Retention Rate	83%(full-time), 100% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	5.26% (19 to 1)
Student Population »	1,066 (369 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$9,736

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

On-Campus Learning Opportunities

Special Learning Opportunities

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USW Offered Programs
Graduate Programs
Online Programs
Vocational Programs

On-Campus Students Services

University of the Southwest offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at USW
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	No
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	Yes
On-campus day care for students' children	No