Southwest University at El Paso

6101 Montana
El Paso, TX 79925
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Southwest University at El Paso serves 2,130 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 34:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 75%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,130 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,300
  • Acceptance Rate: 60%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
  • 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:

School Overview

The teacher population of 138 teachers has declined by 25% over five years.
Southwest University at El Paso
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1999
Total Faculty
138 staff
73 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Southwest University at El Paso has grown by 36% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Southwest University at El Paso diversity score of 0.30 is less than the state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has grown by 26% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,130 students
4,254 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
2,130 students
902 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,073 students
1,360 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,073 students
869 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
57 students
39 students
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
83%
47%
% Black
8%
13%
% White
7%
25%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.69
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
77%
22%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
77%
26%

Tuition & Financial Aid

The private state tuition of $14,300 is more than the state average of $13,749. The private state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,300
$13,749
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,542
$10,630
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,557
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
60%
75%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Southwest University at El Paso cost?
Southwest University at El Paso's private state tuition is approximately $14,300.
What is the acceptance rate of Southwest University at El Paso?
The acceptance rate of Southwest University at El Paso is 60%, which is lower than the state average of 75%.
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 and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 2,130 students
  • Private-state tuition: $14,300
  • Acceptance Rate: 60%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
  • Minority enrollment: 93%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

El Paso County, TX community colleges have a diversity score of 0.52, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in El Paso County, TX is Vista College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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