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Southwestern College

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87507-9196

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Private urban college in Santa Fe

Southwestern College is a private urban institution in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

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—SAT Avg
—Students
—Student:Faculty
—Grad Rate
—Earnings 10yr

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Southwestern College Launches New Data Science Minor

Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Net Price Trend

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

35.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

16

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Incident Breakdown (2024)

4

Burglary

1

Aggravated Assault

1

Robbery

1

Motor Vehicle Theft

2

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

4

Drug Arrests

3

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Programs (9)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

85%

Mixed
  • •85% first-year retention rate
  • •Active student organizations
  • •Engaged campus community

Mental Health Services

Counselor Ratio

1:350

24/7 Crisis Line

Yes

Free Sessions

12 per year

Avg Wait

5 days

Walk-in hours available weekdays

Disability Services

Dedicated OfficeOffice of Disability Services
Extended test timeNote-taking assistanceHousing accommodationsAccessible transportation

ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements

Dining

Rating

★★★★☆

Score

4/5

Meal Plan

$6,200/yr

VegetarianVeganGluten-freeHalalKosher

Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options

Student Body

Undergrads
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Rankings

U.S. News
#45
↑2
vs 2024
Forbes
#52
↓1
vs 2024
Niche
#38
↑3
vs 2024

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

112Above Average

Housing and food costs are higher than national average

Climate (School Year)

68°
Sep
55°
Oct
42°
Nov
30°
Dec
25°
Jan
28°
Feb
38°
Mar
50°
Apr
62°
May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)

Transit Scores

BikeableCampus shuttle: Free campus shuttle runs 7am-midnight
72
Walk Score
45
Transit Score
68
Bike Score

Local Economy

Unemployment Rate3.2%
Top Employers
UniversityRegional Medical CenterTech corridor firms
Key Industries
EducationHealthcareTechnology

Getting There

Nearest Airports

OKC Oklahoma City133 mi
MCI Kansas City187 mi
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth300 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1414 mi · ~40h 51m drive
New York, NY1253 mi · ~36h 12m drive
Hartford, CT1328 mi · ~38h 22m drive
Providence, RI1393 mi · ~40h 15m drive
Albany, NY1281 mi · ~37h drive
Syracuse, NY1167 mi · ~33h 43m drive
Rochester, NY1097 mi · ~31h 41m drive
Buffalo, NY1031 mi · ~29h 47m drive
Philadelphia, PA1189 mi · ~34h 21m drive
Pittsburgh, PA938 mi · ~27h 6m drive
Harrisburg, PA1100 mi · ~31h 47m drive
Newark, NJ1244 mi · ~35h 56m drive
Washington, DC1088 mi · ~31h 26m drive
Baltimore, MD1111 mi · ~32h 6m drive
Atlanta, GA747 mi · ~21h 35m drive
Charlotte, NC909 mi · ~26h 16m drive
Raleigh, NC1022 mi · ~29h 31m drive
Miami, FL1264 mi · ~36h 31m drive
Orlando, FL1084 mi · ~31h 19m drive
Tampa, FL1059 mi · ~30h 36m drive
Nashville, TN569 mi · ~16h 26m drive
New Orleans, LA642 mi · ~18h 33m drive
Richmond, VA1071 mi · ~30h 56m drive
Chicago, IL591 mi · ~17h 4m drive
Detroit, MI817 mi · ~23h 36m drive
Minneapolis, MN568 mi · ~16h 25m drive
St. Louis, MO381 mi · ~11h drive
Kansas City, MO182 mi · ~5h 15m drive
Indianapolis, IN610 mi · ~17h 37m drive
Columbus, OH777 mi · ~22h 27m drive
Cleveland, OH866 mi · ~25h 1m drive
Milwaukee, WI623 mi · ~18h drive
Dallas, TX309 mi · ~8h 56m drive
Houston, TX526 mi · ~15h 12m drive
Austin, TX484 mi · ~13h 59m drive
San Antonio, TX548 mi · ~15h 50m drive
Los Angeles, CA1212 mi · ~35h 1m drive
San Francisco, CA1391 mi · ~40h 11m drive
San Diego, CA1182 mi · ~34h 9m drive
Seattle, WA1468 mi · ~42h 25m drive
Portland, OR1442 mi · ~41h 39m drive
Denver, CO466 mi · ~13h 28m drive
Phoenix, AZ889 mi · ~25h 41m drive
Salt Lake City, UT836 mi · ~24h 9m drive
Honolulu, HI3765 mi · ~108h 46m drive
Mid-Atlantic / Central (moderate winters, warm summers)

Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park
Visitor parking lot
Free parking with visitor pass
9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions
Admissions Office
10:00 AMInformation session
Welcome Center
45 minutes
11:00 AMCampus tour
Starts at Welcome Center
75 minutes, student-led
12:30 PMLunch
Main Dining Hall
Visitor meal passes available
1:30 PMDepartment visit
Academic buildings
Schedule with department directly
2:30 PMExplore campus independently
Library, student center, residence halls

Airport Transit

Oklahoma City (OKC)133 miles
Rental car
200 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
266 min$160-266
Kansas City (MCI)187 miles
Rental car
281 min$40-60/day
Shuttle/rideshare
374 min$224-374

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