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University of the Southwest

University of the Southwest
6610 North Lovington Highway
Hobbs, NM 88240-9129

Official telephone: (575) 392-6561
Website: https://www.usw.edu/
Screen last updated on: February 2024

The admissions information below is valid for the 2023 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Contacting the office: 800 530-4400
800 530-4400 (toll free)

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
Standardized test requirements: SAT I not used, ACT not used, SAT I or ACT considered if submitted, SAT II considered if submitted
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • class rank very important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores important
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship considered
  • geographical residence considered
  • state residency considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience not considered
Average secondary school GPA: 2.63
Percent of freshmen who submitted GPA: 89%
Percent of freshmen who submitted class rank: 86%
Combined ACT middle 50% range: 15 - 20
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted SAT I scores: 11%
Percent of accepted applicants who submitted ACT score: 30%

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 263
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 173
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 48%

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