Southwest University at El Paso
School Highlights
Southwest University at El Paso serves 1,450 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 71%.
Quick Stats (2022-23)
- Enrollment: 1,450 students
- In-state tuition: $14,300
- Out-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 200% over five years.
Southwest University at El Paso
(TX) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
186 staff
262 staff
Student Body
The student population of Southwest University at El Paso has grown by 8% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has decreased from 18:1 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
1,450 students
4,831 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
1,450 students
1,371 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
3,460 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
251 students
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
87%
47%
% Black
4%
12%
% White
7%
29%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
1%
2%
Diversity Score
0.24
0.68
College Completion Rate
77%
18%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $14,300 is more than the state average of $4,287. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $14,300 is more than the state average of $6,528. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$14,300
$4,287
Out-State Tuition Fees
$14,300
$6,528
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
82%
Median Debt for Graduates
$18,000
$10,500
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
Source: 2020 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Southwest University at El Paso is El Paso Community College (2.8 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Students
9050 Viscount Blvd
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 831-2000
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 831-2000
2.8 miles
| 29,080 students
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(915) 593-7328
El Paso, TX 79925
(915) 593-7328
3.6 miles
| 22 students
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El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 566-9621
El Paso, TX 79924
(915) 566-9621
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| 547 students
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El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 532-3737
El Paso, TX 79927
(915) 532-3737
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| 1,310 students
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Las Cruces, NM 88011
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(575) 528-7000
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