School Overview

The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of the Southwest and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
Contact Information
Address6610 North Lovington Hwy, Hobbs, NM 88240
Phone575-392-6561
WEBhttps://www.usw.edu/
Admission Information
Admissionhttps://www.usw.edu/admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.usw.edu/admissions/apply-now/
Financial Aidhttps://www.usw.edu/admissions/sfaid/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.usw.edu/admissions/sfaid/cost-of-attendance/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.usw.edu/student-life/veteran-services
Disability Servicehttps://www.usw.edu/student-life/special-services
School Category
School TypePrivate, 4 years
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (larger programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree - research/scholarship

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics

University of the Southwest has an open admission policy (any students can attend with high school diploma or a certificate of attendance or General Educational Development (GED) certificate). Contact the school to get more information.
Open Admission Policy

Tuition & Fees

USW's 2024 tuition & fees is $16,670 for undergraduate students. The undergraduate tuition decreased by -3.08% compared to the last year's rate ($17,200).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $23,364. The graduate tuition increased by 3.84% compared to the last year's rate.
Amounts
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees$16,670
Graduate Tuition & Fees$23,364
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)

Student Population

A total of 1,066 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 697 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. USW has 369 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 697 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
Total Students1,066
Undergraduate Students369
Graduate Students697
Online Enrollment697

Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services

USW offers 79 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 45 out of the 79 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by USW
Offered DegreesOn-Campus ServicesLearning opportunities
Number of programs79 Programs
Number of online programs45 Programs
Offered Degrees/Programs2 Year Certificate
Bachelor's
Master's
Doctorate (Research)
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students
Distance Learning (online classes)
ROTC
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification