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College of the Southwest (CSW)
- 6610 Lovington Hwy
- Hobbs, NM 88240
- OPEID College Code: 00265000
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- General Phone: (505) 392-6561
- President: Gary A. Dill
- Website: www.csw.edu

- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Rural Fringe
- Student Enrollment: 552
- College Alias: CSW
- College Mascot: Mustangs

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - CSW Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Single Postbaccalaureate (Education)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.csw.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 312 | 314 | 626 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 122 (39%) | 108 (34%) | 230 (37%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 69 (57%) | 54 (50%) | 123 (53%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 25 | 26% |
| ACT ® Exam | 34 | 19% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 350 | 480 |
| SAT ® Math | 350 | 480 |
| SAT ® Writing | 400 | 490 |
| ACT ® Composite | 15 | 21 |
| ACT ® English | 14 | 20 |
| ACT ® Math | 16 | 21 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: CSW Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 100%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 85% | 41% | 15% | 91% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $1,719 | $1,833 | $2,125 | $2,939 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 5.2% | 6.3% | 2.3% |
| Number in Default | 15 | 15 | 6 |
| Number in Repayment | 287 | 238 | 257 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $12,480 | $11,200 | $9,920 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $12,480 | $11,200 | $9,920 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,400 | $6,000 | $5,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 | $1,600 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $12,190 | $11,260 | $10,550 |
| Other Expenses | $1,200 | $1,000 | $800 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $875 | $1,000 | $750 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $21,080 | $20,400 | $17,520 |
| Out of State | $21,080 | $20,400 | $17,520 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $27,070 | $24,660 | $22,270 |
| Out of State | $27,070 | $24,660 | $22,270 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $14,555 | $13,200 | $11,670 |
| Out of State | $14,555 | $13,200 | $11,670 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 552 Undergraduate: 399 Graduate: 153
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 193 Female: 359
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 162 Female: 237
- Graduate Gender Male: 31 Female: 122
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 417 Part-Time: 135
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 328 Part-Time: 71
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 89 Part-Time: 64
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 30 | 5% |
| American Indian | 5 | 0.9% |
| Black | 13 | 2% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.5% |
| Hispanic | 191 | 35% |
| White | 241 | 44% |
| Unknown | 69 | 13% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 8 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 92 | 17% |
| Ages 20-21 | 91 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 92 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 70 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 54 | 10% |
| Ages 35-39 | 51 | 9% |
| Ages 40-49 | 67 | 12% |
| Ages 50-65 | 25 | 5% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | 0.2% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 103 | 63 | 40 |
| Faculty Status | 51 | 17 | 34 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 51 | 17 | 34 |
| Primarily Instruction | 51 | 17 | 34 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 18 | 18 | - |
| Other Professionals | 14 | 12 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 20 | 16 | 4 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 11 | 9 | 2 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 9 | 7 | 2 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $47,215 (17) | $44,691 (10) | $50,820 (7) |
| Professor | $54,562 (2) | $46,762 (1) | $62,361 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $49,466 (7) | $46,610 (4) | $53,274 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $43,409 (8) | $42,742 (5) | $44,520 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $38,631 (17) | $36,566 (10) | $41,581 (7) |
| Professor | $44,643 (2) | $38,261 (1) | $51,024 (1) |
| Associate Professor | $40,473 (7) | $38,136 (4) | $43,589 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $35,517 (8) | $34,972 (5) | $36,426 (3) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $248,000 | $105,000 | $143,000 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 42% | 58% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 167 | 96 | 71 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 167 | 96 | 71 |
| Baseball | 30 | 30 | - |
| Basketball | 29 | 15 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 18 | 9 | 9 |
| Golf | 16 | 11 | 5 |
| Soccer | 35 | 22 | 13 |
| Softball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Tennis | 16 | 9 | 7 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $23,000 | $36,500 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $3,600 | $1,500 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 15 | 8 | 7 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Golf | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Softball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Tennis | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 33%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 48% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 41% |
| Female | 52% |
| By Race | |
| Black | - |
| Asian | 100% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| White | 50% |
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