School Highlights
Southwest University at El Paso serves 2,862 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 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 74%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 2,862 students
- In-state tuition: $14,300
- Out-state tuition: $14,300
- Acceptance Rate: 60%
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 93%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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
Special Focus Four-Year: Other Health Professions Schools
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1999
Total Faculty
186 staff
262 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Southwest University at El Paso has grown by 97% 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 0.28 is less than the state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has grown by 18% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,862 students
4,931 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
2,862 students
909 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
4,022 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
286 students
403 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
2,862 students
890 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
40 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
4,166 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
47 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
252 students
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
84%
46%
% Black
8%
13%
% White
7%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.28
0.70
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%
34%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $14,300 is more than the state average of $3,764. The in-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,300 is more than the state average of $6,054. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$14,300
$3,764
Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,300
$6,054
% 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
60%
84%
Source: 2024 (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 tuition is approximately $14,300 for In-State students and $14,300 for Out-State students.
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 84%.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Southwest University at El Paso is Vista College (0.1 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
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
Enrollment: 2,945 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Private-state tuition: $15,680 Minority enrollment: 77%
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
Enrollment: 542 students Minority enrollment: 98%
9050 Viscount Blvd
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 831-2000
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 831-2000
2.8 miles
Enrollment: 32,138 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 In-state tuition: $2,094 Out-state tuition: $3,654 Minority enrollment: 95%
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
Enrollment: 22 students
9451 Diana Drive
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 566-9621
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 566-9621
6.2 miles
Enrollment: 547 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
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