# University of the Southwest

> University of the Southwest is a private nonprofit university in Hobbs, NM, with 346 students. In the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition, the average net price after grants was $17,550 a year. The six-year graduation rate is 19.2%, and median earnings ten years after entry are $47,669.

Data verified Nov 2026 · CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Federal source years are listed with each table.

- Profile: https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-the-southwest-3065
- Location: Hobbs, NM, United States
- Setting: Fringe rural
- Control: Private nonprofit
- Classification: Master's university
- Official website: https://www.usw.edu/
- IPEDS Unit ID: 188182
- Last verified by CollegesRef: 2026-11-03

## Cost

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| In-state tuition | $17,582 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $17,582 |
| Average net price (per year, after grants) | $17,550 |
| Students receiving Pell grants | 57.2% |

## Outcomes

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Graduation rate (within six years) | 19.2% |
| First-year retention rate | 55.1% |
| Median earnings (10 years after entry) | $47,669 |

## Enrollment

Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025 data.

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Total students | 346 |

## Frequently asked questions

### How much is University of the Southwest tuition?

Tuition at University of the Southwest is $17,582 a year before financial aid in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. The average net price after grants is $17,550 a year.

### What is the average net price at University of the Southwest?

The average net price at University of the Southwest, what first-time, full-time students paid after grants and scholarships, was $17,550 a year in the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition. Your own price depends on family income; the college's net price calculator gives a personal estimate.

### What is the graduation rate at University of the Southwest?

19.2% of first-time, full-time students at University of the Southwest graduate within six years (150% of normal time), according to the CollegesRef 2026–27 edition.

### What colleges are similar to University of the Southwest?

The closest matches are St. John's College, Naropa University, and Texas College, based on admissions, cost, graduation rate, size, and campus profile.

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Source: CollegesRef, https://www.collegesref.com/college/university-of-the-southwest-3065. Figures are federal reports (IPEDS and the U.S. College Scorecard); cite the data year shown with each table. Blank measures were not reported and are left out rather than estimated.