Southwest University at El Paso
Tel:
(915)778-4001
School Highlights
- Southwest University at El Paso serves 1,337 students (100% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 35:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 61%.
- Southwest University at El Paso is one of 8 community colleges within El Paso County, TX.
- The nearest community college to Southwest University at El Paso is Vista College (0.1 miles away).
Top Placements
Southwest University at El Paso places among the top 20% of community colleges in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Southwest University at El Paso | (TX) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Private, for profit | Public |
| Total Faculty | 76 staff | 76 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 1,337 students | 3,921 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 35:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,337 students | 1,055 students |
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| % Hispanic | 93% | 37% |
| % Black | 2% | 13% |
| % White | 4% | 39% |
| % Unknown races | 1% | 3% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.13 | 0.69 |
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| College Completion Rate | 77% | 22% |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Southwest University at El Paso is Vista College (0.1 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Vista CollegePrivate, for profit3,500 students | 0.10 Mi6101 Montana Ave
El Paso, TX 79925
(915)779-8031 0.103,500 - 28,308 students | 2.80 Mi9050 Viscount Blvd
El Paso, TX 79925
(915)831-2000 2.8028,308 - Border Institute Of TechnologyPrivate, for profit22 students | 3.60 Mi9611 Acer Ave
El Paso, TX 79925
(915)593-7328 3.6022 - Western Technical College (El Paso - 79924)Private, for profit438 students | 6.20 Mi9451 Diana Drive
El Paso, TX 79924
(915)566-9621 6.20438 - International Business College-El Paso (El Paso - 79912)Private, for profit72 students | 7.60 Mi5700 Cromo
El Paso, TX 79912
(915)842-0422 7.6072
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