University of the Southwest Tuition, Acceptance Rate and Admissions (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
Acceptance RateNot published
Average SATNot published

University of the Southwest vs. State and National Averages

University of the SouthwestNM AverageNational Average
In-state tuition$16,670$5,529$18,082
vs. average—+202%-8%

Other colleges in Hobbs

CollegeTypeUndergraduatesTuition
New Mexico Junior CollegePublic2,175$1,440

Tuition shown is in-state tuition for schools that report one, otherwise the published tuition for the school's largest program. Source: College Scorecard.

Outcomes and student profile at University of the Southwest

Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$45,389
Graduation rate (within 150% of normal time)17%
Median debt among graduates who borrowed$21,303
Undergraduates receiving Pell grants55%
Undergraduates aged 25 and over12%
First-generation students47%

Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Earnings and debt figures cover students who received federal financial aid.

FAQ

What is the tuition at University of the Southwest?

In-state tuition at University of the Southwest is $16,670 and out-of-state tuition is $16,670, according to College Scorecard data.

What is the acceptance rate at University of the Southwest?

College Scorecard does not publish an acceptance rate for University of the Southwest. Schools generally have no rate to report when they admit students on an open or rolling basis, or when they do not report first-time, full-time applicants to the federal survey.

What SAT score do you need for University of the Southwest?

College Scorecard does not publish an average SAT score for University of the Southwest. Schools without a published figure are usually test-optional, open-admission, or they do not report test scores to the federal survey.

How big is University of the Southwest?

University of the Southwest enrolls about 346 undergraduate students. The student-faculty ratio is 21:1.

Is University of the Southwest expensive?

In-state tuition at University of the Southwest is $16,670, which is 202% above the NM average of $5,529.

How much do graduates of University of the Southwest earn?

Median earnings ten years after enrolling at University of the Southwest are $45,389 a year, according to College Scorecard.

How much debt do students at University of the Southwest take on?

The median debt among University of the Southwest graduates who borrowed is $21,303, according to College Scorecard.