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Southwest University at El Paso

#2278 in US ranking El Paso, TX
Type:
Private for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$23,965
Tuition & fees
$14,000
Avg. aid
$15,162
Receiving aid
96%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
59%
Median salary
$31,857
1 yr after graduation

What does Southwest University at El Paso offer in terms of athletics?

Southwest University at El Paso's reported institutional profile does not identify varsity sports or an athletic association. Applicants should not assume that the school competes in the NCAA or offers athletic recruiting or scholarships.

For students seeking recreation, the useful distinction is between varsity teams, student-run clubs, and informal fitness activities. Ask student services which activities currently operate, where they meet, and whether participation is open to students in programs with evening classes or clinical schedules.

What student groups and Associations are available at Southwest University at El Paso?

Students interested in clubs and associations should request Southwest University at El Paso's current recognized-organization roster rather than assume that a group advertised in an older listing remains active. Recognition, meeting frequency, and eligibility can change from year to year.

Academic or professional groups may be especially relevant to students in health and business programs. Ask whether an organization is student-led, whether it is affiliated with a professional association, and how students in different class schedules can participate. An institution-sponsored service or one-time event is not necessarily a student organization.

Who studies at Southwest University at El Paso?

Southwest University at El Paso enrolled 2,130 students in the reported institutional profile. IPEDS 2024-25 figures include 574 first-time, degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates and 48 transfer-in students, indicating that both new and previously enrolled college students enter its programs.

About 94% of students were Texas residents. In a separate 2026 demographic listing, 1,789 students were identified as Hispanic or Latino. These figures come from different reporting snapshots and should not be combined to calculate an exact current share. Among reported full-time, degree-seeking first-year students, 401 were women and 173 were men; those counts describe that entering group, not the whole university.

How does student life look like at Southwest University at El Paso?

Student life at Southwest University at El Paso is shaped by career-oriented programs and an El Paso campus without institution-operated undergraduate housing. For many students, the practical campus experience will revolve around classes, skills training, travel between sites, and time available around work or family responsibilities.

Prospective students can learn more from a program-specific visit than from a general description of campus atmosphere. Useful questions include where students study between classes, how new students receive academic guidance, what support is available outside standard business hours, and whether activities are scheduled for students in their particular program.

What libraries are available to students at Southwest University at El Paso?

Southwest University at El Paso reports one campus library. Students should confirm which research materials and study facilities are available to them in person and remotely, particularly if their courses meet outside conventional daytime hours.

For a health or business program, ask how to access assigned readings, scholarly databases, and help evaluating sources. Also check borrowing rules, computer access, and whether research assistance is available to students completing clinical or other off-campus work.

Southwest University at El Paso Student Life for 2027

Total enrollment

2130

Full Time Degree Seeking Freshmen

574

Total staff

138 full time

Veterans affair office

No

Southwest University at El Paso Student Body

Undergraduate vs. graduate students

Undergraduate: 2,073
Graduate: 57

Full-time vs. part-time students

Full-time: 2,130

Full-time degree-seeking students by gender

Women: 401
Men: 173

Students by race/ethnicity

Hispanic or Latino: 1,789
Black or African American: 130
White: 132
American Indian or Alaska Native: 5
Asian: 14
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 2
Unknown: 1

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.