University of the Southwest

www.usw.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,000

2021 Average Net Price

$19,139

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.57%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

2,128

47.7% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

9.09%

16 Graduates

About

University of the Southwest is a higher education institution located in Lea County, NM. In 2021, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at University of the Southwest were School Counseling & Guidance Services (77 degrees awarded), Curriculum & Instruction (23 degrees), and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (19 degrees).

In 2021, 325 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of the Southwest. 67.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 32.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (130 degrees), 1.34 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (97 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of the Southwest is $16,000, which is $−7,184 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of the Southwest is $16,000, which is $−7,184 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $19,139.

In 2021, 96% of undergraduate students attending University of the Southwest received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,000

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of the Southwest was $16,000. The cost of tuition at University of the Southwest is $−7,184 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,184).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of the Southwest (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$19,139

2021 Value

10.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of the Southwest had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $19,139. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of the Southwest grew by 10.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of the Southwest (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,465

Room and Board

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of the Southwest was of $12,465 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 15.4% between 2020 and 2021.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of the Southwest (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

96%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

63%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

96% of undergraduate students at University of the Southwest received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 29.7% with respect to 2020, when 74% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of the Southwest (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.57%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of the Southwest was 4.57%, which represents 18 out of the 394 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

University of the Southwest had a total enrollment of 2,128 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of the Southwest is 1,016 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,112. This means that 47.7% of students enrolled at University of the Southwest are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of the Southwest, both undergraduate and graduate, is 39.6% White, 35.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.3% Black or African American, 1.97% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.88% Asian, 0.376% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.376% Two or More Races.

Students enrolled at University of the Southwest in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Male (31.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (24.7%) and White Male (11.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (39.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (17.1%) and White Male (13.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

47.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of the Southwest in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 2,128 students. The full-time enrollment at University of the Southwest is 1,016 and the part-time enrollment is 1,112. This means that 47.7% of students enrolled at University of the Southwest are enrolled full-time compared with 68.3% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of the Southwest (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

69%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of the Southwest was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of the Southwest had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of the Southwest (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
842 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
760 enrolled students
Black or African American
284 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of the Southwest is 39.6% White, 35.7% Hispanic or Latino, 13.3% Black or African American, 1.97% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.88% Asian, 0.376% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.376% Two or More Races. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 52% White, 16.9% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.8% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 113 more women than men received degrees from University of the Southwest. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of the Southwest is white (130 degrees awarded). There were 1.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (97 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at University of the Southwest is School Counseling & Guidance Services (77 degrees awarded), followed by Curriculum & Instruction (23 degrees) and Kinesiology & Exercise Science (19 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of the Southwest, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (43 degrees awarded), Education (148 degrees), and Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Southwest are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,823,207 people), Accountants & auditors (1,064,674 people), Other managers (805,432 people), Secondary school teachers (510,356 people), and Financial managers (490,954 people).

The most specialized majors at University of the Southwest in 2021 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (43 degrees awarded), Education (148 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), Biology (23 degrees), and Business (58 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Southwest are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Aerospace engineers, Computer and information research scientists, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of the Southwest are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (43 degrees awarded), Education (148 degrees), Philosophy and Religious Studies (4 degrees), Biology (23 degrees), and Business (58 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of the Southwest are Elementary & secondary schools (3,225,588 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (855,793 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (777,541 people), Computer Systems Design (542,155 people), and Banking & related activities (506,695 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of the Southwest.

Most Common (2021)

School Counseling & Guidance Services
77 degree-majors awarded
Curriculum & Instruction
23 degree-majors awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
19 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common masters degree concentration at University of the Southwest was School Counseling & Guidance Services with 77 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from masters degree programs at University of the Southwest according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

106

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

219

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 106 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Southwest, which is 0.484 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (219).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of the Southwest by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 15 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Southwest in Kinesiology & Exercise Science, which is 0.833 times less than the 18 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 67 degrees were awarded to men at University of the Southwest in School Counseling & Guidance Services, which is 6.7 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

23%

100% Completion Time

32%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 23% of students graduating from University of the Southwest completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 32% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 43% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of the Southwest is Male and White (100% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
130 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
97 degrees awarded
Black or African American
43 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of the Southwest is white (130 degrees awarded). There were 1.34 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (97 degrees).

9.23% of degree recipients (30 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
94 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
67 degrees awarded
White Male
36 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of the Southwest is white female (94 degrees awarded). There were 1.4 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (67 degrees).

Operations

University of the Southwest has an endowment valued at nearly $13.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 7.07M (52%) compared to the 13.1% average return (6.61M on 50.4M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2021, University of the Southwest had a total salary expenditure of 14M. University of the Southwest employs 24 Assistant professors, 10 Instructors and 10 No academic ranks. Most academics at University of the Southwest are Female Assistant professor (14), Male Assistant professor (10), and Female No academic rank (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the Southwest are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 36 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 24 employees, and Management with 22 employees.

Endowment

$13.6M

2021 Endowment

42.1%

growth from 2020

University of the Southwest has an endowment valued at about $13.6M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of the Southwest grew 42.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $36.8M lower than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of the Southwest (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.09M

2021 Salaries

10.5%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of the Southwest paid a median of $6.09M in salaries, which represents 43.4% of their overall expenditure ($14M) and a 10.5% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 35.1M (41.3% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.74M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of the Southwest paid a total of $2.74M to 62 employees working as instructors, which represents 22.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $21.9M (62.5%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

24 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

36 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of the Southwest were Assistant professor with 24 employees, Instructor with 10 employees, and No academic rank with 10 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of the Southwest were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 36 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 24 employees, and Management with 22 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Male Assistant professor
Female No academic rank

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of the Southwest was Female Assistant professor with 14 employees, Male Assistant professor with 10 employees, and Female No academic rank with 8 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of the Southwest.