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College Of The Southwest is in Hobbs, New Mexico. Hobbs is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. College Of The Southwest issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Master's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include mathematics, education and teaching, and security and law enforcement.
Not all applicants to College Of The Southwest are accepted. Just 49% of applicants in 2005 were accepted at the school. The top quarter of students at College Of The Southwest scored at least 500 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 370 to 540 in 2005. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
Approximately 627 students study at College Of The Southwest (in 2005).
Very few students at the school attend part-time. Students participate in Red River Athletic Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help the school attract student athletes.
More complete details are provided below.
College Of The Southwest
6610 Lovington Hwy
Hobbs, NM 88240
http://www.csw.edu
College Of The Southwest awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 80 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, educational supervision, secondary teaching, educational administration, educational assessment and testing, special education, teacher ed |
| Business And Management | 31 | accounting, business management, marketing, business, MIS |
| Therapy And Counseling | 16 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 15 | humanities, English, history, social services, interdisciplinary studies |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 14 | criminal justice and administration |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer and info science |
| Science | 1 | biology |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of The Southwest in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 118 | 19 |
| Master's degree | 44 | 4 |
In 2005, College Of The Southwest had a total enrollment of 627 students (513 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 57% |
| Women | 43% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 75% |
| Graduate | 25% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 66% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 26% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 52% |
| Texas | 30% |
| Foreign countries | 11% |
| California | 2% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 40 % |
College Of The Southwest offers campus housing for 155 of its 513 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Hobbs, New Mexico for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other New Mexico Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 2,029 | 997 | 49% | 74 | 7% |
| Men | 783 | 355 | 45% | 42 | 12% |
| Women | 1,246 | 642 | 52% | 32 | 5% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 370 | 500 |
| SAT Math | 370 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 12 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 15 | 20 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 20 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 44% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 68% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,920 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,920 |
| Room and board | $ 5,000 |
| Room charge | $ 2,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
College Of The Southwest participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 265000)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 4 | $45,812 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $38,880 | 8 | $41,438 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 11 | $42,550 | 12 | $45,371 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Red River Athletic Conference |
| Track | Red River Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 39 | 36 | 75 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 16 | 36 | 52 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets College Of The Southwest Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers athletic scholarships
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