University of the Southwest Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #7334 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1996 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1904 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 12 | In New Mexico |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 369
- Graduates
- 697
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- 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.
369 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
697 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 | 429 (41%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 375 (36%) |
| Black or African American | 157 (15%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 54 (5%) |
| Asian | 21 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 9 (0.9%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend University of the Southwest is $20,533 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 | $18,661 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $18,169 |
| $48-75K | $20,005 |
| $75-110K | $22,396 |
| $110K+ | $22,519 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $17,000 | $22,500 |
| Tuition in-state | $17,000 | $22,500 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $17,000 | $22,500 |
| 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 | $8,910 |
| Room charge | $4,800 |
| Meal charge | $4,110 |
University of the Southwest majors
University of the Southwest has granted 81 bachelor's degrees across 18 programs, 201 master's across 20 programs, and 10 doctorate degrees across 4 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 | 53 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 19 | 16 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | 18 | |
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 3 | 17 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 17 | ||
| Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | 17 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 17 | ||
| Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 12 | 1 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 4 | 7 | |
| Accounting | 7 | 3 | |
| Corrections | 9 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 9 | ||
| General Studies | 9 | ||
| Sport and Fitness Administration & Management | 6 | 2 | |
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 1 | 6 | |
| Psychology, General | 6 | ||
| Religion & Religious Studies | 5 | ||
| Human Resources Management and Services, Other | 4 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 3 | 1 | |
| Criminology | 3 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 2 | ||
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 1 | 1 | |
| Public Administration | 2 | ||
| Communication, General | 1 | ||
| Crisis & Emergency & Disaster Management | 1 | ||
| E-Commerce & Electronic Commerce | 1 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Education, General | 1 | ||
| Finance, General | 1 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 1 | ||
| Project Management | 1 | ||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 81 | 201 | 10 |
University of the Southwest has a graduation rate of 27%, which is among the 10% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 27% | 19% | 39% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of the Southwest has published 48 scientific papers with 528 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Environmental Science, Biology, Political Science, Law, Sociology, Philosophy, Medicine, Ecology, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 1 |
| 1993 | 0 | 2 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 1 | 0 |
| 1996 | 0 | 0 |
| 1997 | 0 | 0 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 0 | 2 |
| 2000 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 | 0 | 1 |
| 2002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 | 1 | 1 |
| 2006 | 6 | 3 |
| 2007 | 0 | 4 |
| 2008 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 0 | 7 |
| 2010 | 1 | 13 |
| 2011 | 1 | 27 |
| 2012 | 0 | 33 |
| 2013 | 1 | 30 |
| 2014 | 2 | 22 |
| 2015 | 3 | 34 |
| 2016 | 1 | 23 |
| 2017 | 1 | 26 |
| 2018 | 1 | 32 |
| 2019 | 6 | 31 |
| 2020 | 6 | 39 |
| 2021 | 6 | 41 |
| 2022 | 1 | 64 |
| 2023 | 2 | 66 |
General info
| Alternative names | USW |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1962 |
| Academic calendar | August to May |
| Total FTE staff | 86 |
| 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 |