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University of the Southwest

Hobbs, NM 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate66%
Acceptance Rate66%

About University of the Southwest

University of the Southwest is a private, religious university in the town of Hobbs, New Mexico. University of the Southwest was founded in 1962. The college enrolls around 1,059 students per year, including 458 undergrad students.

University of the Southwest Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into University of the Southwest. The acceptance rate at University of the Southwest is 66%. Out of 263 applications received in 2021, 173 students were offered admission.

University of the Southwest Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 66%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 2.6
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 11%

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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University of the Southwest is located in Hobbs, New Mexico,.

If you are interested in seeing University of the Southwest for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take North Lovington Highway to Hobbs, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Lea County-Hobbs.

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College Info

6610 Lovington Highway Hobbs, NM 88240-9129

Campus Setting: Small Town

University of the Southwest Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Continuous processing

Transfer Applications are Due

Continuous processing

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to University of the Southwest is Continuous processing.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to University of the Southwest is Continuous processing.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

University of the Southwest SAT Scores

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Composite SAT Range

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Math SAT Range

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University of the Southwest Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$25,010

In State

$25,010

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$16,000
$16,000
Fees
$200
$200
Housing
$8,810
$8,810
Books
Unknown
Unknown

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Student Life

Wondering what life at University of the Southwest is like? There are approximately 1,059 students enrolled at University of the Southwest, including 458 undergraduate students and 601 graduate students. 66% percent of students attend school full-time, 52% percent are from NM and 48% percent of students are from other states.

66%

Full Time

33%

Part Time

52%

In State

48%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

1,059

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

66%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$16,200

Out-of-State

$16,200

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Continuous processing
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