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University of the Southwest

Hobbs, NM

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Information Summary

Ranks 8th in New Mexico and 1584th overall
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Carnegie Foundation Classification

Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs)
UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, no graduate coexistence
GraduateSingle postbaccalaureate (education)
Undergraduate PopulationMedium full-time four-year, inclusive
EnrollmentHigh undergraduate
Size & SettingVery small four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringMaster's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationN/A
Congressional District3502

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending University of the Southwest?
1441st for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $14,710 $14,710 $14,710
FT Undergraduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $463 $463 $463
FT Graduate Tuition $8,210 $8,210 $8,210
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $488 $488 $488
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $24,312 $24,312 $24,312
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $30,622 $30,622 $30,622
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $16,312 $16,312 $16,312

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $12,480 $12,964 $12,480 $12,964 $12,480 $12,964
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $1,200 $1,400
On-Campus – Room & Board $5,400 $6,200
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,000 $2,400
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $12,190 $13,140
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $1,200 $1,400
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $875 $1,000

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$25
Graduate Application Fee$50
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 441 (212 male / 229 female)
Admitted 185 (105 male / 80 female)
Admission rate 42%
First-time Enrollment 122 (66 male / 56 female)
FT Enrollment 102 (58 male / 44 female)
PT Enrollment 20 (8 male / 12 female)
Total Enrollment528

Admission Criteria

What criteria does University of the Southwest use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. CompletionN/A
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does University of the Southwest accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NAIA
NAIA Basketball Conference Red River Athletic Conference
NAIA Baseball Conference Red River Athletic Conference
NAIA Track & Field Conference Red River Athletic Conference

ACT Test Admission

843rd for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 14%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 15 / 25
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 16 / 25
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 16 / 24

SAT Test Admission

1243rd for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 17%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 289 / 472
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 300 / 530
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 589 / 1002

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity150
Meals per WeekN/A
Room Fee$3,370
Board Fee$4,200

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
University of the Southwest 2976th for the average student loan amount.
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Effective as of 2010-09-21

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at University of the Southwest?

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at University of the Southwest?

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at University of the Southwest.

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Hobbs, NM 88240
Surrounding communityFringe rural area (less than 5 mi. from an urban area)
Total Population31,528 (27,862 urban / 3,666 rural)
Households11,121 (2.70 people per house)
Median Household Income$28,115
Families8,105 (3.20 people per family)

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 6 134 2 4 178 324
Accounting 8 2 10
Bilingual and Multilingual Education 26 2 28
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 4 6
Business Administration and Management, General 6 10 16
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 4 2 6
Business/Commerce, General 4 10 6 20
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 2 14 16
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 8 2 14 24
Curriculum and Instruction 2 6 8
Early Childhood Education and Teaching 4 14 18
Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 2 2
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement 2 2 4
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 2 6 10 18
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision 2 2 4
Elementary Education and Teaching 20 2 22 44
English Language and Literature, General 6 6
General Studies 12 8 20
History, General
Human Resources Development 2 2
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 2 2 4
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor 2 4 6
Psychology, General 8 18 26
Reading Teacher Education 6 6
Religion/Religious Studies 2 2
Secondary Education and Teaching 8 8 16
Social Sciences, General 6 6
Special Education and Teaching, Other 2 2
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 4 4

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

University of the Southwest 3720th for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $36,704 ($35,436 male / $37,814 female)
Number of FT Faculty 15 (7 male / 8 female)
Number of PT Faculty 37
FT Faculty Ratio 0.4 : 1
Total Benefits $139,549

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