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University of the Southwest, founded in 1962, is a private college of arts and sciences with religious affiliation. Its 162-acre campus is located in Hobbs, southwest of Lubbock, Tex.

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Private
studentType
Coed
369
Undergraduates
209
Men - 56.4%
161
Women - 43.6%
609
Graduate Students
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Entrance Difficulty
Moderately difficult
Overall Admission Rate
66% of 263 applicants were admitted
Early Action Offered
No
Early Decision Offered
No
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
Average GPA
2.63
SAT Math
Not reported
SAT EBRW
Not reported
ACT Composite
15-21 range of middle 50%
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Cost of Attendance
$25,200
Tuition and Fees
$17,200
Room and Board
$8,000
Average Percent of Need Met
53%
Average Freshman Award
$17,500
Average Indebtedness of 2024 Graduates
Not reported
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Academic Calendar System
Semester
General Education/Core Curriculum
Required for most or all students
Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates
Not reported
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Hobbs Population
39,339
Nearest Metropolitan Area
Not reported
Freshman Housing Guarantee
College offers housing to students
Students in College Housing
55% of all students
Mascot
Mustang
Sororities
Not reported
Fraternities
Not reported
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Ethnicity of Students from U.S.
American Indian/Alaskan Native
2.4%
Black/African-American
10.3%
Hispanic/Latino
55.6%
Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino)
1.1%
White
25.5%
Unknown
5.1%
International Students
Not reported
First-Year Students Returning
56.0%
Students Graduating Within 4 Years
Not reported
Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months
Not reported
Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly
Not reported
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