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University of the Southwest
Hobbs,
NM
•4-Year Private•
Acceptance Rate66%
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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,.
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College Info
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
Composite SAT Range
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Math SAT Range
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Reading 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
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 Time33%
Part Time52%
In State48%
Out-of-StateData 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%
Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline
Continuous processing
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