University of the Southwest Tuition (2026)

Hobbs, NM · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree · College Scorecard data · Updated September 10, 2026

In-State Tuition$16,670
Out-of-State Tuition$16,670
NM Average$5,529
National Average$18,082

Tuition Comparison

TuitionDifference
University of the Southwest (in-state)$16,670—
NM average$5,529+202%
National average$18,082-8%

Four-year cost at University of the Southwest

Per yearFour years
In-state$16,670$66,680
Out-of-state$16,670$66,680

Tuition only. Housing, books and living costs are not included — most colleges publish a fuller cost-of-attendance figure.

Where University of the Southwest sits on cost in NM

University of the Southwest ranks 29 by in-state tuition among the 30 NM colleges that report a rate — lower is cheaper.

Colleges with a similar price to University of the SouthwestIn-state tuition
University of New Mexico-Main Campus$10,140
New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology$9,476
New Mexico State University-Main Campus$8,183
Western New Mexico University$7,856

FAQ

How much is tuition at University of the Southwest?

In-state tuition at University of the Southwest is $16,670 per year; out-of-state students pay $16,670.

How does University of the Southwest tuition compare to the NM average?

University of the Southwest in-state tuition is 202% above the NM average of $5,529.

How does University of the Southwest tuition compare to the national average?

National average in-state tuition is $18,082; University of the Southwest is 8% below that.

Is $16,670 expensive for in-state students?

$16,670 is the official in-state tuition published by College Scorecard for the most recent cohort year.

What does four years at University of the Southwest cost?

Four years of tuition at University of the Southwest comes to about $66,680 for an in-state student and $66,680 for an out-of-state student at current rates. That is tuition only — it excludes housing, books and living costs.

Where does University of the Southwest rank on cost in NM?

By in-state tuition, University of the Southwest ranks 29 out of the 30 NM colleges that report a rate — lower numbers are cheaper. The five cheapest and five most expensive colleges in the state are listed above.