School Highlights
Southwest University at El Paso serves 1,558 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 70%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 1,558 students
- In-state tuition: $14,300
- Out-state tuition: $14,300
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 93%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southwest University at El Paso ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 186 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Southwest University at El Paso
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
186 staff
262 staff
Student Body
The student population of Southwest University at El Paso has grown by 7% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Southwest University at El Paso diversity score of 0.24 is less than the state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,558 students
4,669 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
1,558 students
1,310 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,359 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
229 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,558 students
1,289 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,151 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
87%
46%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
7%
30%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.68
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
77%
18%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
2.89%
2.44%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $14,300 is more than the state average of $3,924. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,300 is more than the state average of $6,229. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$14,300
$3,924
Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,300
$6,229
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
95%
83%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,542
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,557
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Southwest University at El Paso cost?
Southwest University at El Paso's tuition is approximately $14,300 for In-State students and $14,300 for Out-State students.
What is Southwest University at El Paso's ranking?
Southwest University at El Paso ranks among the top 20% of community college in Texas for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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