University of the Southwest: cost & net price by income
Hobbs, New Mexico
Here's what students actually pay to attend University of the Southwest after grants and scholarships — not the sticker price. Families earning under $30k pay about $17,556 a year, while families earning $110k+ pay around $15,310. Published in-state tuition is $16,670. These are federal figures (U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard), so they reflect real aid.
What you'll pay, by family income
Average net price per year after grants and scholarships.
- Under $30k$17,556/yr
- $30k–$48k$14,689/yr
- $48k–$75k$15,640/yr
- $75k–$110k$20,937/yr
- $110k+$15,310/yr
University of the Southwest cost at a glance
- In-state tuition
- $16,670
- Out-of-state tuition
- $16,670
- Students receiving aid
- 56%
B-
FindU Value Grade
Outcomes weighed against what students actually pay.
FindU Grades are FindU editorial ratings derived from public federal data (IPEDS / U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard). They are one opinion — not an official measure or a prediction of any individual outcome.
Cost FAQ
- How much does University of the Southwest cost for low-income families?
- For families earning under $30k, the net price at University of the Southwest is about $17,556 per year after need-based aid.
- What is tuition at University of the Southwest?
- At University of the Southwest, published in-state tuition is $16,670 and out-of-state tuition is $16,670 per year (before aid). Most students pay less than the sticker price once grants and scholarships are applied.
- Is University of the Southwest worth the cost?
- FindU gives University of the Southwest a value grade of B- — weighing outcomes against what students actually pay. (FindU editorial rating from public data — not an official measure.)