School Overview
The University of Southwest (USW), located in Hobbs, New Mexico, is a four-year private interdenominational college. In 1962, the school adopted it’s current name from the two-year Baptist institution it had been previously.
USW offers baccalaureate degrees in various fields of study and disciplines including business, administration, education, psychology, criminal justice, sports management and more. The university also has a prestigious graduate program that awards degrees in bilingual education, business, counseling and special education.
To satisfy the growth and development of the school, the Board of Trustees at USW voted to change the official name from College of the Southwest to “University of the Southwest” in March 2008. The transition from “College of Southwest” to “University of Southwest” took several years and for quite some time people continued referring to the university as College of the Southwest.
The USW Mustangs contend in the Red River Athletic Conference (RRAC) which is part the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA). USW offers student the opportunity to participate in various athletic teams and sports including basketball, cross country, soccer, tennis and track and field, baseball and volleyball.
General Information
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Admission Office 6610 Lovington Highway #506 Hobbs, NM 88240 (505) 392-6563 (800) 530-4400 Fax: (505) 392-6006 [email protected] Contact: Ashley Taylor Admissions Coordinator |
Main Address 6610 Lovington Highway Hobbs, NM 88240 (505) 392-6561 www.usw.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 397 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 87 Degree-seeking undergrads: 393 Graduate enrollment: 191 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $25 Online application fee: $25 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 79% Open admission, but with selective admission to some programs |
College Majors
Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting B Education Bilingual/Bicultural Education B English Language & Literature English Language & Literature – General B History History – General B Law & Legal Studies Prelaw B Liberal Arts & Sciences Humanities B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Studies B Philosophy & Religion Religion/Religious Studies B Psychology Psychology – General B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Social Sciences – General B Theological Studies & Religious Vocations Pastoral Counseling B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
University of the Southwest Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (575) 392-6561 |
| Website: | www.usw.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Private non-profit |
| Apply Online: | www.usw.edu/admissions/undergraduate_admission/undergraduate-admission-application |
| Address: | 6610 North Lovington Hwy, Hobbs, NM 88240 |
| Setting: | 41 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,088 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 14% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 13 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 199 (18% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $15,456 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $15,456 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $6,749 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
University of the Southwest Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of the Southwest.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 8 | 7 | |||
| Education | 7 | 4 | 8 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | |||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 2 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Theology and Religious Vocations | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 7 | 23 | 19 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at University of the Southwest.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 8 | 7 | |||
| Education | 7 | 4 | 8 | ||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 2 | |||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Psychology | 2 | ||||
| Grand total | 7 | 17 | 19 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of the Southwest and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $15,456 |
| Out-of-state | $15,456 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $14,376 |
| Out-of-state | $14,376 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 87 | 99% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 87 | 99% | $6,749 |
| Student loan aid | 69 | 78% | $2,910 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 392 | 88% | $4,786 |
| Federal student loans | 296 | 66% | $2,884 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of the Southwest. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of the Southwest students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 263 | 138 | 125 | Percent admitted | 100% | 67% | 65% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 35% | 43% | 26% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of the Southwest Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 1,088 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 530 |
| Graduate enrollment | 558 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of the Southwest Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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