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University of the Southwest

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Hobbs, New Mexico 88240

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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

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions Intel

Yield Rate

35.0%

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 Life

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

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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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)

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