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University of the Southwest

#1960 in US ranking Hobbs, NM
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$28,504
Tuition & fees
$17,450
Avg. aid
$11,278
Receiving aid
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
17%
Median salary
$32,149
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at University of the Southwest?

University of the Southwest identifies Homecoming, the Mustang Stampede, and an Annual Distinguished Lecture Series among its recurring events. Together, they point to opportunities for campus gathering as well as academic programming.

Homecoming is associated with reconnecting the campus community around Mustang activities, while a distinguished lecture series brings a speaker-focused academic event into the calendar. Event schedules and formats can change from year to year; students planning a visit should use the current university calendar rather than assume that a past event follows the same timetable.

What are the student housing and dining options at University of the Southwest?

University of the Southwest offers college-operated undergraduate housing, including coed housing, and reports high-speed internet access in its housing units. Housing availability does not mean that a room is guaranteed to every applicant.

Reported figures indicate that 55% of students lived on campus in the relevant housing measure. Students weighing residence life against commuting should ask about the current residence options, room-selection process, eligibility rules, and whether a meal plan is required with a particular room assignment. First-year students are permitted to register or park a car on campus, which may be useful in planning transportation around Hobbs.

University of the Southwest Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

7

University of the Southwest Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
21:1
Undergraduates living on campus
55%
Campus size
162 acres

University of the Southwest Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: Not available

Career Center services:

  • Career library
  • Resume preparation
  • Career/Interest testing

Other information:

Job bank on campus

Yes

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

University of the Southwest Library Services and Resources

Main library name

Scarborough Memorial Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

No

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

No

Established library hours

No

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

No

University of the Southwest Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

University of the Southwest Location & Map

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.