University of the Southwest

Hobbs, New Mexico 88240
Data updated 2024 · Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard
Private Nonprofit Bachelor's Rural: Fringe
$17,200
In-State Tuition
$45,389
Earnings (10yr)
18.1%
Graduation Rate
369
Undergrads

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition at University of the Southwest is $17,200. After financial aid, the average net price is $19,808. About 58.6% of students receive Pell Grants.

$17,200
Tuition
$19,808
Avg Net Price
Cost Category Amount
Tuition & Fees$17,200
Room & Board (On Campus)$8,910
Total Cost of Attendance$29,034
Average Net Price (After Aid)$19,808
Students Receiving Pell Grants58.6%
Students Taking Federal Loans65.5%

Outcomes & Earnings

Graduates of University of the Southwest earn a median salary of $45,389 ten years after enrollment. The graduation rate is 18.1%. Median student debt at graduation is $21,303, with an estimated monthly loan payment of $225.

Earnings After Enrollment

$36,600
6 Years
$40,326
8 Years
$45,389
10 Years
18.1%
Graduation Rate
82.8%
Freshman Retention
$21,303
Median Debt
Outcome Metric Value
Median Earnings (6 Years After)$36,600/yr
Median Earnings (8 Years After)$40,326/yr
Median Earnings (10 Years After)$45,389/yr
Graduation Rate (4-Year)18.1%
Freshman Retention Rate82.8%
Median Student Debt$21,303
Est. Monthly Loan Payment (10yr)$225/mo
3-Year Repayment Rate45.3%

Student Body

University of the Southwest has 369 undergraduate students. The student body is 47.7% female. About 46.9% are first-generation college students. The average age at entry is 23.1.

Demographics

Hispanic
55.6%
White
25.5%
Black
10.3%
AIAN
2.4%
Two or More
1.1%
Student Metric Value
Total Undergraduates369
Female Students47.7%
First-Generation Students46.9%
Average Age at Entry23.1
Students Over 2523.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to attend University of the Southwest?
In-state tuition at University of the Southwest is $17,200. After financial aid, the average net price is $19,808.
What is the average salary after graduating from University of the Southwest?
Graduates of University of the Southwest earn a median salary of $45,389 per year, measured 10 years after enrollment. At 6 years after enrollment, the median is $36,600.
What is the graduation rate at University of the Southwest?
The graduation rate at University of the Southwest is 18.1%. The freshman retention rate is 82.8%, which measures how many first-year students return for their second year.
How many students attend University of the Southwest?
University of the Southwest has 369 undergraduate students. The student body is 47.7% female. About 46.9% are first-generation college students.

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