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 (2026)
- 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:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
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: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
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 more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 26% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,130 students
1,385 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
34:1
# Full-Time Students
2,130 students
869 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,073 students
1,335 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,073 students
837 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
0.00
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)
77%
32%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $14,300 is more than the state average of $13,462. The private state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$14,300
$13,462
% 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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