University of the Southwest
|
| Website: http://www.usw.edu |
| Address: 6610
Lovington Hwy , Hobbs , New Mexico - 88240 |
| Phone: (505) 392-6561 |
| Type |
Four or more years Private not-for-profit
|
| Awards offered |
Less then 1 year certificate, Bachelor's,
Master's |
| Campus setting |
Fringe Rural
|
| Campus housing |
Yes |
| Carnegie classification |
Master's Colleges and Universities (smaller programs)
|
| Athletics (football) |
NCAA, Not applicable |
| Religious affiliation |
Not applicable |
| Calendar system |
Semester |
| Remedial services |
Yes |
| Academic/career counseling service |
Yes |
| Employment services for students |
No |
| Placement services for completers |
No |
| On-campus daycare |
No |
| Distance learning |
Yes |
| ROTC |
No |
| Study abroad |
No |
| Weekend/evening college |
No |
| ADMISSIONS: INFORMATION |
| Application fee |
$25 |
| STATISTICS |
TOTAL
MEN
WOMEN
|
| Applicants |
270
122
148
|
| Percent admitted |
79%
85%
73%
|
| Admitted applicants who enrolled |
44%
44%
44%
|
| TEST SCORES |
P 25
P 75
|
| SAT Critical reading |
290
470
|
| SAT Math |
308
522
|
| SAT Writing |
350
470
|
| ACT Composite |
15
23
|
| ACT English |
14
24
|
| ACT Math |
17
23
|
| Secondary school GPA |
Required |
| Secondary school record |
Required |
| Completion of college preparatory program |
Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations |
Neither required nor recommended |
| Admissions test scores |
Required |
| COST |
| EXPENSES |
AMOUNT |
| In-state tuition |
$14,710 |
| Out-of-state tuition |
$14,710 |
| Books and supplies |
$1,400 |
| On-campus room and board |
$6,200 |
| On-campus other expenses |
$2,400 |
| FINANCIAL AID |
| TYPE |
AVG %
AVG AMOUNT
|
| Financial aid |
100%
-
|
| Federal grant aid |
75%
$1,580
|
| State or local grant aid |
30%
$1,503
|
| Institutional grant aid |
95%
-
|
| Loan aid |
85%
$2,691
|
| STUDENT BODY |
| ENROLLMENT |
TOTAL
% MEN
% WOMEN
|
| Enrolled |
509
43%
57%
|
| Estimated undergraduates enrolled |
394 |
| Estimated graduates enrolled |
190 |
| Undergraduates 24 years old |
- |
| Undergraduates 25 - 65 years old |
- |
| GRADUATION RATE |
| Total |
50% |
| Men |
57% |
| Women |
45% |
| Bachelor's degree - 4 years |
0% |
| Bachelor's degree - 5 years |
21% |
| Bachelor's degree - 6 years |
50% |
Contact Information
| Address: |
Hobbs, New Mexico |
| Phone Number: |
(575)392-6561 |
Tuition, Fees, and Estimated Student Expenses
| Estimated expenses for academic
year |
2006-2007 |
2007-2008 |
2008-2009 |
2009-2010 |
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010 |
| Tuition and fees |
$11,200 |
$12,480 |
$12,964 |
$13,612 |
5.0% |
| Books and supplies |
$1,200 |
$1,200 |
$1,400 |
$1,500 |
7.1% |
| Living arrangement |
|
|
|
|
|
| On Campus |
|
|
|
|
|
| Room and board |
$6,000 |
$5,400 |
$6,200 |
$6,400 |
3.2% |
| Other |
$2,000 |
$2,000 |
$2,400 |
$2,800 |
16.7% |
| Off Campus |
|
|
|
|
|
| Room and board |
$11,260 |
$12,190 |
$13,140 |
$14,010 |
6.6% |
| Other |
$1,000 |
$1,200 |
$1,400 |
$1,500 |
7.1% |
| Off Campus with Family |
|
|
|
|
|
| Other |
$800 |
$875 |
$1,000 |
$1,200 |
20.0% |
| Total Expenses |
2006-2007 |
2007-2008 |
2008-2009 |
2009-2010 |
% change 2008-2009 to 2009-2010 |
| On Campus |
$20,400 |
$21,080 |
$22,964 |
$24,312 |
5.9% |
| Off Campus |
$24,660 |
$27,070 |
$28,904 |
$30,622 |
5.9% |
| Off Campus with Family |
$13,200 |
$14,555 |
$15,364 |
$16,312 |
6.2% |
Map & Directions
Admissions
| Undergraduate application fee
(2009-2010): |
$25 |
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2009
| |
Total |
Male |
Female |
| Number of applicants |
441 |
212 |
229 |
| Percent admitted |
42% |
50% |
35% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled |
66% |
63% |
70% |
| Admissions Considerations |
Required |
Recommended |
| Secondary school GPA |
X |
|
| Secondary school rank |
X |
|
| Secondary school record |
X |
|
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) |
X |
|
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign
language) |
X |
|
Test Scores: Fall 2009 (enrolled first-time students)
| Students submitting scores |
Number |
Percent |
| SAT |
32 |
17% |
| ACT |
26 |
14% |
| Test Scores |
25th Percentile* |
75th Percentile** |
NOTES:
* 25% of students scored at or below
** 25% of students scored above
- Data apply to first-time
degree/certificate-seeking students.
- Institutions are asked to report test
scores only if they are required for
admission.
|
| SAT Critical Reading |
289 |
472 |
| SAT Math |
300 |
530 |
| SAT Writing |
350 |
480 |
| ACT Composite |
16 |
24 |
| ACT English |
15 |
25 |
| ACT Math |
16 |
25 |
Accreditation
Institutional Accreditation
| Agency |
Periods of Accreditation |
Status |
| North Central Association of
Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
|
1/1/1980 - |
Accredited |
|
