University of the Southwest Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7409 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1988 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1896 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 12 | In New Mexico |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 346
- Graduates
- 784
- Male:Female Ratio
- 33:67
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.usw.edu
University of the Southwest Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of the Southwest has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
277 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
838 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
The University of the Southwest has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| Hispanic | 431 (39%) |
|---|---|
| White | 397 (35%) |
| Black or African American | 149 (13%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 95 (8%) |
| Asian | 33 (3%) |
| Two or more races | 9 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of the Southwest is $17,243 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $15,384 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,090 |
| $48-75K | $15,943 |
| $75-110K | $20,077 |
| $110K+ | $21,985 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $16,470 | $11,682 |
| Tuition in-state | $16,470 | $11,682 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,470 | $11,682 |
| Fee in-district | $200 | |
| Fee in-state | $200 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $200 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 236 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,000 |
| Room charge | $4,000 |
| Meal charge | $4,000 |
University of the Southwest majors
University of the Southwest has granted 68 bachelor's degrees across 17 programs, 212 master's across 22 programs, and 14 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of the Southwest.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 46 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 | 27 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 24 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 24 | ||
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | 22 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 9 | 11 | |
| General Studies | 15 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 6 | 7 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 12 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 9 | 1 | |
| Psychology, General | 5 | 4 | |
| Medical Clinical Sciences & Graduate Medical Studies, Other | 8 | ||
| Corrections | 6 | ||
| Performance and Sport Psychology | 6 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 2 | 3 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 5 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 2 | 2 | |
| Religion & Religious Studies | 4 | ||
| Accounting | 1 | 2 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 2 | 1 | |
| Christian Studies | 2 | ||
| Communication, General | 1 | 1 | |
| Finance, General | 1 | 1 | |
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | ||
| Business Statistics | 1 | ||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 1 | ||
| Education, General | 1 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 1 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | ||
| Project Management | 1 | ||
| Public Administration | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 68 | 212 | 14 |
University of the Southwest has a graduation rate of 17%, which is among the 3% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 17% | 11% | 33% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of the Southwest has published 53 scientific papers with 836 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Medicine, Sociology, Political Science, Ecology, Law, Philosophy, and Geography and Cartography.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 0 | 3 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 1 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 1 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 2 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 5 |
| 2004 | 2 | 4 |
| 2005 | 1 | 2 |
| 2006 | 4 | 4 |
| 2007 | 0 | 5 |
| 2008 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 0 | 7 |
| 2010 | 1 | 17 |
| 2011 | 2 | 27 |
| 2012 | 1 | 36 |
| 2013 | 2 | 35 |
| 2014 | 2 | 25 |
| 2015 | 2 | 40 |
| 2016 | 1 | 23 |
| 2017 | 1 | 32 |
| 2018 | 2 | 39 |
| 2019 | 9 | 43 |
| 2020 | 6 | 57 |
| 2021 | 6 | 66 |
| 2022 | 1 | 79 |
| 2023 | 2 | 101 |
| 2024 | 1 | 101 |
General info
| Alternative names | USW |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1962 |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 94 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 6610 North Lovington Hwy Hobbs, New Mexico, 88240 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 41,000 |
| Phone | 5753926561 |