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University Of The Southwest can be found in Hobbs, NM (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at University Of The Southwest.
The most common majors at the school are in business and management and education and teaching.
University Of The Southwest does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. The school turned down 21% of potential students in 2007-2008. Only 25% of students scored 290 or lower in 2007-2008 on the verbal SAT test. Math SAT scores at University Of The Southwest centered around 308 to 522, but ranged both higher and lower.
In 2007-2008, 552 students were enrolled in the school.
A lot of students at University Of The Southwest attend part-time. Student dorms or apartments are common at the school. University Of The Southwest offers students meal plans. The school student athletes compete in Red River Athletic Conference competitions. University Of The Southwest offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of The Southwest
6610 Lovington Hwy
Hobbs, NM 88240
General Phone: (505) 392-6561
http://www.usw.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 67 | school counseling, curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, educational administration, secondary teaching, early childhood education, multilingual education, educational supervision, ... |
| Business and Management | 31 | business management, accounting, human resources development, marketing, MIS, business |
| Liberal Arts | 11 | general studies, humanities, history, interdisciplinary studies, social services, English |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and administration |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Therapy and Counseling | 4 | psychology |
| Science | 3 | biology |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 2 | computer and info science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | religious studies, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of The Southwest in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 93 | 25 |
| Master's degree | 40 | 8 |
In 2007-2008, University Of The Southwest had a total enrollment of 552 students (567 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 69% |
| Graduate | 31% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 51% |
| Black | 5% |
| Hispanic | 37% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (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 % |
University Of The Southwest offers campus housing for 190 of its 567 (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 | 270 | 212 | 79% | 93 | 44% |
| Men | 122 | 104 | 85% | 46 | 44% |
| Women | 148 | 108 | 73% | 47 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 290 | 470 |
| SAT Math | 308 | 522 |
| SAT Writing | 350 | 470 |
| ACT Verbal | 14 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 23 |
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 | 39% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 46% |
| 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 | $ 12,964 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,964 |
| Room and board | $ 6,200 |
| Room charge | $ 3,370 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,200 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,400 |
Financial Aid:
University Of The Southwest participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 265000)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $59,172 |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 5 | $48,952 | 3 | $45,711 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 4 | $41,897 | 1 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 10 | $45,911 | 8 | $48,018 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Red River Athletic 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
Human Resources Development
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Bilingual and Multilingual Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Early Childhood Spec Ed Pgms
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational, Instructional, and Curriculum Supervision
Elementary Education and Teaching
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, Other
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
Religion/Religious Studies, Other
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University 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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