University of the Southwest
Hobbs, NM · Private nonprofit · 346 undergrads (small, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $15,384 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $14,090 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $15,943 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $20,077 |
| Over $110,000 | $21,985 |
| All incomes (average) | $16,927 |
Sticker tuition: $16,670 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- —
- Average SAT
- —
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 55%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 17%
- Freshman retention
- 55%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $45,389
- Median debt at graduation
- $21,303
- International undergrads
- 0 (0%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Education24%
Business19%
Kinesiology & Sports Science14%
Biology & Life Sciences10%
Psychology10%
Philosophy & Religion4%
Criminal Justice1%
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