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University of the Southwest

6610 N Lovington Hwy, Hobbs, NM 88240

University of the Southwest School Description

University of the Southwest is a Christ-centered educational community dedicated to developing men and women for a lifetime of servant leadership by emphasizing individual faith, responsibility, and initiative.

In 2008, the Board of Trustees voted to change the name of College of the Southwest to University of the Southwest to better communicate the type of academic community into which the institution was evolving.

Under the leadership of President Gary A. Dill, the University has begun the transformation and expansion from a commuter college of primarily non-traditional students to a residential campus that will eventually house approximately 50% of the student population. University of the Southwest currently serves a student population of approximately 550 students, with plans in progress to grow to an approximately 1000 student campus.

At University of the Southwest, you’ll find many of the same things you would expect to find at any college – from outstanding professors and great academic programs to state-of-the-art facilities. But one thing that makes us noticeably different from many other colleges is the genuine, active, and personal interest that faculty, staff, and even our president take in our students.

Both inside and outside the classroom, Southwest is a place where you’ll explore what it means to learn, make decisions, and pursue a career in the context of Christian faith. Our professors are here to serve as mentors and to help guide you on your spiritual journey as well as in your academic pursuits. They will help—and yes, challenge—you to apply your Christ-centered values in ways that are both academically rigorous and personally meaningful.

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University of the Southwest

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University of the Southwest is a private non-denominational four-year educational institution located in Hobbs, New Mexico. It was incorporated under its current name in 1962, although the college existed several years prior to that as a two-year Baptist institution.

The college offers baccalaureate degrees in education, business administration, computer science, sports management, criminal justice, psychology, and others. In addition, the college awards the master's degree in a variety of educational disciplines including counseling, special education, and educational testing.

In March 2008 school's Board of Trustees voted to change the official name of the college from College of the Southwest to "University of the Southwest" to better convey what the college has become and where the trustees see it going. The change will be implemented in phases over the coming year.

Mission

Although the college is "grounded in Christian principles," CSW cannot rightly be termed a "Christian college", at least in the traditional sense of the phrase. In contrast to the requirements of many other institutions to attend weekly chapel and participate in sundry religious activities, CSW allows its students to live — and seek — their own faith in a way that best suits their individual needs.

The official mission of the college is as follows:

College of the Southwest provides a high quality learning experience in a supportive educational community of faith, personal responsibility, and individual initiative.
Grounded in Christian principles, College of the Southwest welcomes people from the broad spectrum of faith traditions; not seeking doctrinal uniformity, the campus community honors freedom of thought and expression and encourages the demonstration of faith in acts of service.
While pursuing excellence, College of the Southwest is committed to operating independently and responsibly — without support from taxes.
As a community of initiative, College of the Southwest challenges graduates to become enterprising members of our society — individuals who contribute to the common good by advocating and participating in the productive commerce of free enterprise, the constitutional privilege of self-government, and the practical contributions of community service.
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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Private
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
528
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
91%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$12,480
Students Receiving Aid:
99%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$25
Selectivity:
Highly Selective
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University of the Southwest Degree Programs

Bachelors Degree Programs

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Masters Degree Programs

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University of the Southwest Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 91%
Part-Time 9%
Men vs. Women
Men 56%
Women 44%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 52%
Hispanic 37%
Other 8%
African-American 3%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
Out-of-State 76%
In-State 24%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Texas 55%
New Mexico 24%
California 6%
Arizona 4%
Oregon 2%
Percent of Students International: 3%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 32%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NAIA
Sports Include: Baseball (Red River Athletic Conference)
Track (Red River Athletic Conference)

University of the Southwest Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 12,480    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 1,876 57%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,691 35%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 2,181 89%  
Student Loans:
 $ 1,898 62%  
Any Aid:
   99%  

University of the Southwest Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 37% (Highly Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 26%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 350, Math: 350
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 480, Math: 480
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 19%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 15, Verbal: 14, Math: 16
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 21, Verbal: 20, Math: 21

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $25.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Not Required
High School GPA: Required
High School Rank: Required
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Not Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

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