University of the Southwest
Private nonprofit, 4-year
6610 North Lovington Hwy, Hobbs, NM 88240
Quick Facts
337
Total Enrollment
27%
Graduation Rate
$36,600
Median Earnings (6yr)
$16,670
In-State Tuition
$19,969
Avg Net Price
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About University of the Southwest
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Size | 1,000 - 4,999 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 6610 North Lovington Hwy |
| City | Hobbs, NM |
| ZIP Code | 88240 |
| County | Lea County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Ryan Tipton (Provost and Interim President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 337 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 49% |
| Male | 51% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 20.2% |
| Black | 8.3% |
| Hispanic | 62.6% |
| Asian | 0.3% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 2.4% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0.3% |
| Two or More Races | 1.8% |
| Unknown | 4.2% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 12.5% |
| Part-Time Students | 5.9% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$16,670
In-State Tuition
$16,670
Out-of-State Tuition
$30,369
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,969
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 56% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 63% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 56% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $21,303 |
| Median Total Debt | $14,000 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $31,000 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 45% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $17,598 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $18,554 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $22,163 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $22,814 |
| $110,001+ | $23,279 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$36,600
6 Years After
$40,326
8 Years After
$45,389
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $21,417 | 75th percentile: $54,209
Earnings by Family Income Background
$32,827
Low Income
$45,798
Middle Income
$40,823
High Income
Student Outcomes
53%
Full-Time Retention
27%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
21:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$3,678
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$5,256
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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