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Location & Contact
Address
6610 North Lovington Highway
Hobbs, NM 88240
United States
Hobbs, NM 88240
United States
Contact
Lissete Terrazas
Director of Admissions
Email: lterrazas@usw.edu
Phone: 575-492-2122
Fax: 575-392-6006
Director of Admissions
Email: lterrazas@usw.edu
Phone: 575-492-2122
Fax: 575-392-6006
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
263
Applied
173
Accepted
369
Enrolled
Female Admissions
125
Females Applied
81
Females Accepted
65%
Male Admissions
138
Males Applied
92
Males Accepted
67%
Applying
2.63
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 |
| Required for some programs |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 15 | 20 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
16,470
Private
Fees
200
Full-time student fees
8,000
Room & board
4,000
Room only
Financial Aid
17,500
Avg. Financial Aid Package
17,500
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
2,000
Avg. Loan Aid
7,500
Avg. Grant Aid
5,000
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
53%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
0%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
369
Total Undergrad students
48%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 55.56% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 10.3% |
| White or Caucasian | 25.47% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2.44% |
| Two or more races | 1.08% |
| Other | 5.15% |
Gender
Male (56.37%)
Female (43.63%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 55% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Homecoming, Mustang Stampede and Annual Distinguished Lecture Series
Homecoming, Mustang Stampede and Annual Distinguished Lecture Series
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Student Government Association (SGA), Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Southwest Association of Future Educators, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and BEST
Student Government Association (SGA), Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Southwest Association of Future Educators, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and BEST
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
night security
night security
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | | No | No |
| Baseball | No | | |
| Basketball | | | |
| Cross-country Running | No | | |
| Golf | No | | |
| Soccer | | | |
| Softball | No | No | No |
| Table Tennis | | No | No |
| Tennis | No | | |
| Track And Field | No | | |
| Volleyball | | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | | No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | | | |
| Cross-country Running | No | | |
| Golf | No | | |
| Soccer | | | |
| Softball | No | | |
| Table Tennis | | No | No |
| Tennis | No | | |
| Track And Field | No | | |
| Volleyball | | | |
Faculty
8:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
University of the Southwest