USW Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- Tuition: $16,670
- Tuition is relatively affordable compared to national averages for private institutions.
Student Population at USW:
- Total Enrollment: 1,130, including 838 online students
- 346 Undergraduate, 784 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 33.6% men, 66.4% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 17%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 55%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 69 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 69 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 41 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
USW Overview
University of the Southwest (USW) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Hobbs, NM. It is classified as Master's College and University with larger programs by Carnegie Classification, also known as M1 Master's College. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at M1 Master's College comparison page.
The USW's tuition & fees is $16,670 for the academic year 2024-2025. 93% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,278.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,130 and the students to faculty ratio is 21 to 1 (4.76%).
USW ranked 6th in New Mexico Colleges rankings. University of the Southwest is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of the Southwest is $16,670. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,682.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $16,670 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $5,841.
| Undergraduate | $16,670 |
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| Graduate | $11,682 |
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| Undergraduate | $16,670 |
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| Graduate | $5,841 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of the Southwest offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at USW
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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