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College Of The Southwest is in Hobbs, NM. 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 business and management and education and teaching.
Not all applicants to College Of The Southwest are accepted. Just 37% of applicants in 2007 were accepted at the school. The top quarter of students at College Of The Southwest scored at least 480 on the verbal SAT test. Students' math SAT scores were most often in the range 350 to 480 in 2007.
Approximately 552 students study at the school (in 2007).
Part-time study is common at College Of The Southwest. The school makes housing available to a large share of its students. Students at College Of The Southwest can take advantage of the school's meal plans. Students participate in Red River Athletic Conference athletics. Athletic scholarships or financial aid help College Of The Southwest attract student athletes.
More complete details are provided below.
College Of The Southwest
6610 Lovington Hwy
Hobbs, NM 88240
General Phone: (505) 392-6561
http://www.csw.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 45 | elementary school teaching, school counseling, educational supervision, secondary teaching, educational administration, special education, early childhood education, teacher ed, ... |
| Business And Management | 29 | business, accounting, business management, marketing, MIS |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | psychology |
| Liberal Arts | 8 | social services, history, interdisciplinary studies, English, humanities |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 4 | criminal justice and administration |
| Science | 3 | biology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
Number of programs and degrees for College Of The Southwest in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 86 | 20 |
| Master's degree | 15 | 4 |
In 2007, College Of The Southwest had a total enrollment of 552 students (469 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 56% |
| Women | 44% |
| Full-Time | 92% |
| Part-Time | 8% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 49% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 34% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 8% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| New Mexico | 41% |
| Texas | 29% |
| (International Students) | 26% |
| Arizona | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 33 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
College Of The Southwest offers campus housing for 165 of its 469 (full-time) students.
(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 offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 626 | 230 | 37% | 123 | 53% |
| Men | 312 | 122 | 39% | 69 | 57% |
| Women | 314 | 108 | 34% | 54 | 50% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 350 | 480 |
| SAT Math | 350 | 480 |
| SAT Writing | 400 | 490 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 21 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 26% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 19% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 12,480 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,480 |
| Room and board | $ 5,400 |
| Room charge | $ 2,960 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,560 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,000 |
Financial Aid:
College Of The Southwest participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 265000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 4 | $46,610 | 3 | $53,274 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 5 | $42,742 | 3 | $44,520 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $44,691 | 7 | $50,820 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Baseball | Red River Athletic Conference |
| Track | Red River Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 67 | 39 | 106 |
| Baseball | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Track | 15 | 5 | 20 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 34 | 54 |
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
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
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 5% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % students 40 years or older (colleges not offering open-admission) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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