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University of the Southwest

Hobbs, NM · Town · 346 students
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$16,927
Average net priceYour net price
2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
23%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
54% typical
$45,389
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$55,177 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
82% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

The University of the Southwest in Hobbs, New Mexico, is a private, faith-based institution known for integrating a Christian worldview and free-enterprise philosophy with practical career preparation. Academically, the university is strongest in its business administration, education, criminal justice, and kinesiology programs, serving both on-campus undergraduates and a broad population of online graduate students. Campus life is defined by a tight-knit, values-driven community where students benefit from small class sizes, active campus ministry, and competitive NAIA Mustang athletics in the Red River Athletic Conference.


Wikipedia:The University of the Southwest is a private Christian university in Hobbs, New Mexico, United States. It was incorporated as College of the Southwest in 1962, although the college had existed for several years prior as a two-year Baptist educational institution.

Location
Hobbs, NM, 88240 · Town campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ABQ · Albuquerque
251 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
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Tuition & fees$16,670
Housing & food (on campus)$8,100
Books & supplies$0
Cost of attendance$28,210
Average net price$16,927
Same price for all students
Tuition & fees$16,670
Housing & food (on campus)$8,100
Books & supplies$0
Cost of attendance$28,210
Average net price$16,927
Net price by family income · 2023-24
$0–30k
$15,384
$30–48k
$14,090
$48–75k
$15,943
$75–110k
$20,077
$110k+
$21,985
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
23%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
13%
Back for yr 2
55%
Transferred
0%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
28% graduated · 72% left or unknown · none transferred or still enrolled
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$36,600
10 yrs after entry$45,389
Debt
Median at graduation$21,303
Monthly payment$226
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$20.9k
90th percentile$31,000
Admissions

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Student Body
Gender
Men 53%Women 47%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
21 : 1
Pell grant
55%
First-gen
47%
Family income
$33,345
Independent
24%
Age at entry
23.0
Part-time
7%
Race & ethnicity
White
16%
Hispanic
65%
Black
8%
Asian
1%
Two or more
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
8%
Varsity sports
NAIA Division I · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$36,600
After 10 yrs
$45,389
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness14
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities12
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods9
Business Administration, Management and Operations5
Psychology, General4
Special Education and Teaching3
Criminal Justice and Corrections3
Accounting and Related Services3
Biology, General2
Religion/Religious Studies1
Health and Medical Administrative Services1
Finance and Financial Management Services1
International Business1
Marketing1
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$16M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$3,737/mo
Teaching spend
$4,066
per student
Federal loans
64%
Classification
Carnegie type
Master's (larger programs)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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