University of the Southwest Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7355 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #2000 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1908 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 12 | In New Mexico |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 337
- Graduates
- 697
- Male:Female Ratio
- 35:65
- 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.
247 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
744 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
| White | 424 (41%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 375 (37%) |
| Black or African American | 149 (15%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 36 (4%) |
| Asian | 16 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 13 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0.4%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of the Southwest is $20,438 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 | $17,598 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,554 |
| $48-75K | $22,163 |
| $75-110K | $22,814 |
| $110K+ | $23,279 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $16,470 | $23,364 |
| Tuition in-state | $16,470 | $23,364 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $16,470 | $23,364 |
| 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 60 bachelor's degrees across 17 programs, 215 master's across 25 programs, and 15 doctorate degrees across 5 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 | 39 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | 28 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 29 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | 18 | 1 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 | 9 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 5 | 11 | |
| Medical Clinical Sciences & Graduate Medical Studies, Other | 16 | ||
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | 12 | ||
| General Studies | 12 | ||
| Psychology, General | 4 | 8 | |
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 8 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | 6 | |
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 7 | ||
| Accounting | 3 | 3 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 5 | 1 | |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 5 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 2 | 3 | |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 3 | 1 | |
| Corrections | 3 | 1 | |
| Finance, General | 1 | 3 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 1 | 3 | |
| Performance and Sport Psychology | 4 | ||
| Criminology | 3 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 3 | ||
| Project Management | 2 | ||
| Public Administration | 2 | ||
| Business Statistics | 1 | ||
| Communication, General | 1 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 1 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | ||
| Online Educator & Online Teaching | 1 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 60 | 215 | 15 |
University of the Southwest has a graduation rate of 27%, which is among the 9% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 27% | 24% | 29% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of the Southwest has published 53 scientific papers with 778 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 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 | 16 |
| 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 | 44 |
| 2020 | 6 | 57 |
| 2021 | 6 | 66 |
| 2022 | 1 | 79 |
| 2023 | 2 | 101 |
| 2024 | 1 | 100 |
General info
| Alternative names | USW |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1962 |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 88 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 6610 North Lovington Hwy Hobbs, New Mexico, 88240 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 41,000 |
| Phone | 5753926561 |