Southwest University at El Paso
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 (2023)
- Enrollment: 1,558 students
- Private-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 grown by 144% 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 0.24 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
3,674 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
1,558 students
1,289 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,252 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
229 students
344 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,558 students
1,266 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
16 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
3,252 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
15 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
251 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 private state tuition of $14,300 is more than the state average of $14,068. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,300
$14,068
% 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
76%
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 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, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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
9050 Viscount Blvd
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 831-2000
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 831-2000
2.8 miles
| 26,034 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
9624 Plaza Circle
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 532-3737
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 532-3737
9.5 miles
| 1,310 students
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