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Tight-knitCollege townSports culture
Known for business — close-knit campus
University of the Southwest is a private town institution in Hobbs, New Mexico. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 337 undergraduates with a 21:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
27% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $45,389 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,969.
Established
1956
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
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—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
337Students
21:1Student:Faculty
27%Grad Rate
$45,389Earnings 10yr
$19,969Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
University of the Southwest Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$16,670
Room & Board$8,000
Total Cost of Attendance$30,369
Average Net Price$19,969
Median Debt at Graduation$21,303
Monthly Payment (10yr)$226
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$17,598
$30–48K$18,554
$48–75K$22,163
$75–110K$22,814
$110K+$23,279
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$19,969
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
3700.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$14,000
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
2
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (56)
Student Body
Undergrads
337
Gender Split
49% / 51%
Women / Men
First Generation
47%
Pell Grant Recipients
56%
Race & Ethnicity
White 20%
Black 8%
Hispanic 63%
Two+ 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate26.7%
Freshman Retention53.2%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$36,600
8 Years$40,326
10 Years$45,389
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$35,200
Men
$53,100
Rankings
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Varsity Sports — Mustangs
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
93Average
Estimated from NM state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 0"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75
Nearest Cities
San Antoniopop. 1.5M
361 mi(626 min)
Austinpop. 960K
364 mi(631 min)
Dallaspop. 1.3M
371 mi(643 min)