School Highlights
Southwest University at El Paso serves 1,419 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 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 94%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 1,419 students
- Private-state tuition: $14,300
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- 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 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
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
186 staff
262 staff
Student Body
The student population of Southwest University at El Paso has stayed relatively flat 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 0.22 is less than the state average of 0.75. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,419 students
3,803 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
1,419 students
788 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,015 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
229 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,419 students
784 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,005 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
31 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
4%
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
n/a
9%
% Black
88%
40%
% White
n/a
6%
% Hawaiian
6%
24%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
3%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.75
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)
0.6182%
0.366%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $14,300 is more than the state average of $13,996. The private state tuition has declined by 7% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,300
$13,996
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
85%
84%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,542
$10,765
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,557
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
81%
Source: 2023 (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 private state tuition is approximately $14,300.
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.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Southwest University at El Paso is Vista College (0.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
Vista College
Private for-profit
6101 Montana Ave
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 779-8031
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 779-8031
0.1 miles
| 2,945 students
Pima Medical Institute-El Paso
Private for-profit
6926 Gateway Boulevard E.
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 633-1133
El Paso, TX 79915
(915) 633-1133
2.0 miles
| 542 students
9050 Viscount Blvd
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 831-2000
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 831-2000
2.8 miles
| 24,621 students
Border Institute Of Technology
Private, for profit
9611 Acer Ave
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 593-7328
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 593-7328
3.6 miles
| 22 students
9451 Diana Drive
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 566-9621
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 566-9621
6.2 miles
| 547 students
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