$17,243/yr
Average net price per year, what students actually pay
University of the Southwest
Hobbs, NM·Private · 4-year
GradFax Verified · Federal IPEDS data, updated July 26, 2026
Overview
Most students pay far less than the sticker price: the average student receiving aid pays $17,243 a year against a $28,870 list price, a 40% gap.
University of the Southwest is a small-town private four-year institution located in Hobbs, NM. It enrolls a small student body of approximately 1,130 undergraduate students. As a private institution, it sets its own tuition and operates independently of state funding.
At a glance
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Academics
Student:faculty
21:1
Avg class size (est.)
~53 students
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.
Costs
Sticker price
$28,870
Avg net price after aid
$17,243
Net price calculator
Data from IPEDS, U.S. Dept. of Education. Verify current figures with the school.
Financial aid
Receiving financial aid
93%
Avg grant aid
$11,278
Data from College Scorecard, U.S. Dept. of Education.
Student body
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Campus life
Food near campus
Housing & living costs
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Location
Distance from home
Cost of living
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Graduate programs
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