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Southwest University at El Paso

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model For Profit
Campus locale City: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Quarter
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Students retention rate 89%
On-time graduation rate 62%

Located in El Paso, Texas, Southwest University at El Paso is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Southwest University at El Paso operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Southwest University at El Paso is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Southwest University at El Paso is accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Southwest University at El Paso boasts an impressive student retention rate of 89% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 68% and 63%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

In-State Tuition & Fees

$16,000

Cost of attendance at Southwest University at El Paso in 2022 for students from Texas.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $7,907
National average $17,868

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,000

Cost of attendance at Southwest University at El Paso in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Texas's average $17,011
National average $17,869

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 77 of freshman students at Southwest University at El Paso received on average $6,037 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,037
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 538 77% $5,804 $3,122,362
Other Federal Grant 538 77% $5,804 $3,122,362
State Grant/Scholarships 83 12% $1,513 $125,614
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 538 77% $6,037 $3,247,976

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Southwest University at El Paso students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Southwest University at El Paso students is 61.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 59.8%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 64.2%.

61.8%

  • African American 55.6% 5 students
  • white 54.6% 6 students
  • hispanic 62.1% 238 students

Service Offerings

Southwest University at El Paso provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Southwest University at El Paso offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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