by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow you’ll find the current tuition and fees at University of the Southwest, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the most recent year on record, tuition and fees at University of the Southwest stood at $16,670 annually for undergraduate students. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Of those figures, the required fees came to $200; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $16,470 |
| Fees | $200 |
| Total | $16,670 |
These tuition and fee numbers are for one year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that cut the price they ultimately pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
What will University of the Southwest cost per credit hour part time? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
For some context, here is how University of the Southwest tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Ratings are based on how far the price sits from each group’s average.
| Nationwide | In NM | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Average | Expensive | Inexpensive |
Compared to colleges across the country, University of the Southwest is fairly typical on price.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Check the University of the Southwest Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at University of the Southwest has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $16,000 |
| Two Years Ago | $17,000 |
| One Year Ago | $16,470 |
| Most Recent Year | $16,470 |
The following chart shows how tuition at USW has tracked over the reported years.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so expect the price in later years to be higher than today’s figure.
Find answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more context.
Tuition and fees rose at an average annual pace of 1.03%, which puts the figure next year near $16,841.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $16,841 |
| In 2 Years | $17,014 |
| In 3 Years | $17,189 |
| In 4 Years | $17,366 |
| In 5 Years | $17,544 |
Plan around the full four-year total, not just a single year — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $68,410.
A tuition figure is only part of the conversation — grant aid and scholarships often reduce the actual price families pay.
For more on the aid available at University of the Southwest, go to the University of the Southwest Financial Aid page.
