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University of the Southwest is a Christ-centered educational community dedicated to developing men and women for a lifetime of servant leadership by emphasizing individual faith, responsibility, and initiative.
Located in Hobbs, New Mexico, the story of University of the Southwest is an inspiring one. It is a story of vision and dreams, faith and determination, work and wisdom. It encompasses countless numbers of hearts and hands who have joined together to build an institution that not only enriches human lives but also glorifies God. It is the story of one community’s belief in the future.
The story begins, so it is told, in the early half of the century when “a young man on horseback scaled the heights near Cloudcroft and climbed the Wofford fire lookout tower to gain a panoramic view of ‘The Land of Enchantment.’ In prayerful meditation atop the tower, the youth was inspired to beseech God to give him New Mexico for Christian Education.” Through the intervening years, we are told, “God made this young man ready to help answer his own prayer.”
That young man was B. Clarence Evans, and he was destined to become the founder and first president of what was to eventually become University of the Southwest.
And so, after many prayers and dreams and plans, Clarence Evans finally saw his “college for Christian Education” become a reality. Hobbs Baptist College was chartered as a two-year junior college in 1956, and changed to New Mexico Baptist College when the school became a four-year college in 1958.
Within a few years, however, it became apparent that the college had grown beyond the original design, and the move to a larger, permanent location became a motivating force. By 1961, the present site north of Hobbs on the Lovington Highway was obtained.
In 1962, to reflect the expanded vision of the entire community that had now embraced this fledgling institution as their own, College of the Southwest was founded as an independent, non-denominational, four-year liberal arts college to serve the southeastern New Mexico and West Texas region, an approximately 21,000 square-mile service area.
In 2008, the Board of Trustees voted to change the name of College of the Southwest to University of the Southwest to better communicate the type of academic community into which the institution was evolving.
University of the Southwest is an accredited member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools with headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, one of the six regional agencies that evaluate educational institutions. The accreditation process assesses such characteristics as governance and administration, financial stability, admissions and student personnel services, institutional resources, student academic achievement, institutional effectiveness, and relationships with constituencies outside the institution. This voluntary accreditation function has two fundamental purposes: quality assurance and institutional and program improvement.
The North Central Association's accrediting process for institutions of higher education is accomplished through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). USW was granted accreditation in 1980, and has maintained continuous accreditation.
Also known as
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DEGREES OFFERED
With over 25 undergraduate programs, 20 graduate on-line programs, 12 campus organizations, 13 athletic teams to choose from, we provide the perfect blend of social and scholastic opportunities so you can develop your mind, body and spirit.
Come be a part of our community of engaged students, faculty and staff who will help guide you and walk with you closely as you explore your faith and future.
PROGRAMS AND CURRICULUM
A degree in business prepares students for a career in many areas of business. Students learn from professionals in Accounting, Finance, Management, and Marketing. You may supplement your studies in one of many specialty areas and customize your degree. Upon completion of your degree you may choose to continue your education with our on-line Master's of Business Administration or pursue a career in Business starting with an entry level position. Learn more at https://www.usw.edu/Academics/School-of-Business-Professional-Studies.
FACULTY
Learn more at https://www.usw.edu/Academics/School-of-Business-Professional-Studies/School-of-Business-Faculty.
Academics: Programs - Overview
Distance Learning Options
Degree Programs Offered (in Category Selected Above)
Program Area | Program Type | Program Format | |
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Campus | Distance | ||
Accounting | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
Bilingual and Multilingual Education | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
Business Administration and Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
Corrections | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
Curriculum and Instruction | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
Early Childhood Education and Teaching | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
Educational Assessment, Testing, and Measurement | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
Educational Leadership and Administration, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
Elementary Education and Teaching | Postbaccalaureate Cert. | Yes | Yes |
Finance, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
Health/Health Care Administration/Management | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
Marketing/Marketing Management, General | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
Mental Health Counseling/Counselor | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
Secondary Education and Teaching | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
Special Education and Teaching, General | Master's Degree Postbaccalaureate Cert. |
Yes Yes |
Yes Yes |
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management | Master's Degree | Yes | Yes |
Faculty
Total | Instructional Staff | Research | Public Service | |
---|---|---|---|---|
Total | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
With faculty status | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
Not on tenure track | 30 | 30 | 0 | 0 |
Multi-year contract | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Annual contract | 29 | 29 | 0 | 0 |
Less-than annual contract | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Graduate Assistantships
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TUITION, ROOM, BOARD AND FEES
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FINANCIAL AID
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Amount | |
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Full time Average Tuition | $12,528 |
Full time Fees | $0 |
Part time, per credit hour | $580 |
Tuition Plan Options
Institutional Enrollment
Post-Bac Race / Ethnicity
Race / Ethnicity | Men | Women |
---|---|---|
American Indian Or Alaska Native | 1 | 2 |
Asian | 3 | 6 |
Black Or African American | 83 | 195 |
Hispanic Or Latino | 24 | 92 |
Native Hawaiian OrOther Pacific Islander | 1 | 1 |
Non-resident Alien | 7 | 3 |
White | 104 | 319 |
Two Or More Races | 8 | 35 |
Unknown | 16 | 53 |
Services offered
Service | Offered |
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Academic Career Counseling Service | Yes |
Employment Services For Students | No |
Placement Services For Completers | No |
Advanced Awards/ Degrees Conferred Statistics
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The University of the Southwest is located at 6610 North Lovington Highway in Hobbs, New Mexico.
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STUDENT BODY
USW Online campus has 600 graduate students working to obtain their online Masters degrees in Business and Education. The MBA program has a graduate completion rate of 90%.
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Services offered
Service | Offered |
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Remedial services | Yes |
On-campus day care for student's children | No |
Admissions Office Contact
Hobbs, NM 88240