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University of the Southwest
  • 4 Year
  • HOBBS, NM
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University of the Southwest

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    2. Value
      C minus
    3. Diversity
      A
    4. Campus
      D+
    5. Athletics
      B minus
    6. Party Scene
      B minus
    7. Professors
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    8. Location
      C minus
    9. Dorms
      B minus
    10. Campus Food
      C minus
    11. Student Life
      C minus
    12. Safety
      A
    Southwest is a private university located in Hobbs, New Mexico. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 300 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Southwest acceptance rate is 45%. Popular majors include Biology, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, and Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration. Graduating 26% of students, Southwest alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,800.
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    6610 NORTH LOVINGTON HWY
    HOBBS, NM 88240
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    Red River Athletic Conference
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    Southwest Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    45%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    742-970
    ACT Range
    15-21
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    Application Website
    usw.edu/admissions/undergraduate_admission/undergraduate-admission-application

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    Cost

    Net Price
    $17,369 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,978 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    92%
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    Academics

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    Student Faculty Ratio
    9:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Biology
      15 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      14 Graduates
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      8 Graduates
    • Finance
      6 Graduates
    • High School Education
      6 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      5 Graduates
    • Psychology
      5 Graduates
    • Religious Studies
      4 Graduates
    • Sport and Fitness Management
      4 Graduates
    • Accounting
      3 Graduates
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    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    0
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    0
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      100%
    • On Campus
      0%
    • Online
      0%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    300 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    70
    Undergrads Over 25
    14%
    Pell Grant
    58%
    Varsity Athletes
    90%
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    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    75%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $36,200 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    26%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    88%
    National
    83%
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