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University of the Southwest

  • 4 Year
  • Hobbs, NM
  • 40 reviews
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    C+
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    1. Academics
      B-
    2. Value
      C+
    3. Diversity
      B-
    4. Campus
      C-
    5. Athletics
      B-
    6. Party Scene
      C+
    7. Professors
      C
    8. Location
      C
    9. Dorms
      B-
    10. Campus Food
      C
    11. Student Life
      C
    12. Safety
      B
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    Southwest is a private university located in Hobbs, New Mexico. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 417 undergraduate students. Admissions is fairly competitive as the Southwest acceptance rate is 35%. Popular majors include Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration, Psychology, and Biology. Graduating 23% of students, Southwest alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,800.
    About University of the Southwest...
    Athletic Division
    NAIA Division I
    Athletic Conference
    Red River Athletic Conference
    Address
    6610 North Lovington Hwy
    Hobbs, NM 88240
    Website
    usw.edu
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    Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    35%
    Application Deadline
    —
    SAT Range
    742-970
    ACT Range
    15-21
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Recommended
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
    —

    Cost

    Net Price
    $15,723/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $9,903/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%

    Academics

    Professors
    C
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    14:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    67%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.6 responses
    40%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.5 responses
    60%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.5 responses

    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
      21 Graduates
    • Psychology
      16 Graduates
    • Biology
      8 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      8 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      8 Graduates
    • Business
      3 Graduates
    • Business Support Services
      3 Graduates
    • High School Education
      3 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      3 Graduates
    • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
      3 Graduates

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    417Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    92
    Undergrads Over 25
    16%
    Pell Grant
    61%
    Varsity Athletes
    76%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 5 responses
    Report
    • Friendly
      60%
    • Athletes
      20%
    • Diverse
      20%

    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    86%
    Poll
    100%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.6 responses
    Poll
    86%
    of students say almost everything on campus revolved around sports.7 responses
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $36,200/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    23%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    88%
    National
    83%
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    I do really like the University of The Southwest. It is more of an athletic school more than anything. It is a very small campus but the people/professors are great! Only athletes live on campus and attend in-class classes. So, the environment is very nice. A few things that should change with this university is the food. The cafeteria food is not the best. Being athletes and being constantly hungry then to go to the caf to eat is bad. Other then that maybe they should try to expand their schools because they do not have a wide selection with majors. Those are the only negatives, everything else is awesome.
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    At USW I liked that it was a Christian University and that it was centered around athletics. The coaching staff is very supportive and hard working, they are also professors. The classes are small and very intimate, meaning that the professor can answer all my questions as well as knowing my face and name. The school overall is small and everything is a short 5 minute walk to any building. I love how USW is surrounded by nature and is very protective of the wild life. However, the academics could be more challenging, meaning that I as a student did not grow much in knowledge. The housing leadership could be more stable. Student life could be more involved and active with athletics and campus over all. Sadly, there was not much school pride so I felt unimportant and bored more time than I wished. Overall, my personal experience could have been better I USW would have made school more challenging, stable in leadership, and active on campus and in the community.
    Faculty and staff very involved and understanding. Interact with students well. Students are also very caring and interactive online and on campus. I recommend anyone who is looking to attend college for the first time or return for a higher degree to join the Mustangs. This school is all about uplifting each other and excelling!