University of the Southwest
Hobbs, NM
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 414
Graduate Enrollment: 650
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Hispanic focused instituion
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Rural: Fringe (rural territory up to 5 miles from an urbanized area or up to 2.5 miles from an urban cluster)
Four-year, very small, highly residential
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full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 52% / 48% (2017)
First generation college students: 46.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 9.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 3.6% (2006)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 62.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 40.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 28.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 24.6% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 23.9%
Black: 11.6%
Hispanic: 53.6%
Asian: 0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 2.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.7%
2+ races: 0.5%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 6.8%
Black: 11.6%
Hispanic: 53.6%
Asian: 0.2%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 2.7%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.7%
2+ races: 0.5%
Non-resident alien: 0.0%
Unknown race: 6.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $28,185
In-State tuition: $16,200Out-of-State tuition: $16,200
Estimated books and supplies: $0 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $8,810 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,800 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $13,200 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,800 (2022)
Average Family Income: $52,129 (2017)
Median Family Income: $33,345 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 57.4%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 62.6%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $21,303 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $226 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $17,141 |
| $30k-48k | $15,410 |
| $48k-75k | $18,926 |
| $75k-110k | $21,244 |
| $110k+ | $22,395 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 7%6-year graduation rate: 9%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.8% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $21,303 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $7,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $15,000 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $16,444 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 50.0% (2015) |
| @3 year | 62.5% (2017) |
| @5 year | 74.6% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 28.4% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 35.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $35,122 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $39,881 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 3 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Public Administration. | 6 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 17 | $816 | $37,785 ($3,149) | $57,489 ($4,791) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 16 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 15 | $66,217 ($5,518) | |||
| Doctoral Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 8 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 5 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Human Resources Management and Services. | 8 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | International Business. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 2 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Marketing. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. | 1 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Curriculum and Instruction. | 9 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research. | 7 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 4 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 7 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Student Counseling and Personnel Services. | 69 | $466 | $49,645 ($4,137) | $53,738 ($4,478) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 23 | $24,312 | $244 | $36,647 ($3,054) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 11 | $28,011 | $236 | ||
| Master's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 18 | $311 | $40,766 ($3,397) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Religion/Religious Studies. | 2 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $33,138Full time faculty: 100%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 19.0
School's endowment start of year: $9,568,732 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $13,596,788 (2022)