University of the Southwest

Hobbs, New Mexico · Private · 346 undergrads

Getting in Open admission: a diploma or GED usually gets you in
Price after aid $17,550 a year, average with aid
Deadline Not checked yet see the dates below
Test rule Not checked We haven't checked University of the Southwest's fall 2027 rule yet.

University of the Southwest admits every applicant who meets its basic requirements.

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Can I get into University of the Southwest?

Open admission

University of the Southwest admits everyone who meets its basic requirements, usually a high school diploma or GED.

Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

No admissions numbers reported.

What does University of the Southwest cost?

$17,550 a year

What students who got federal aid paid on average after grants, 2024-25. The sticker price, with housing and food, is $28,504.

Tap your family income:

Average paid after grants by family income
under $30,000	$14,695
$30,000–$48,000	$15,862
$48,000–$75,000	$16,776
$75,000–$110,000	$18,989
over $110,000	$20,890

Sticker

$28,504

All with aid

$17,550

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Net price 2024-25, College Scorecard.

When is University of the Southwest due?

Not checked yet

We haven't checked University of the Southwest's fall 2027 application deadlines yet. Find them on its admissions site. Go to the college's site

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Does University of the Southwest need the SAT or ACT?Not checked yet

Not sure yet

We haven't checked University of the Southwest's fall 2027 rule yet. Confirm on its admissions site before you plan around it.

Which colleges require scores

IPEDS. University of the Southwest's site

What it's like

346

undergrads. Small, so classes are small and you'll know a lot of faces.

Town

Campus setting in Hobbs, NM.

55%

of first-years come back for year two.

23%

finish in four years. 27% within six.

$47.7k

median pay 10 years after starting.

$16k

median federal debt at graduation.

Questions people ask

Is University of the Southwest hard to get into?

No. University of the Southwest has open admission: it admits everyone who meets its basic requirements, usually a high school diploma or GED.

How much does University of the Southwest cost for a family earning $60,000?

Families earning $48,000–$75,000 paid an average of $16,776 a year after grants in 2024-25 (students who got federal aid). The sticker price is $28,504.

What is University of the Southwest's graduation rate?

27% of students finish within six years and 23% within four (IPEDS).