College Of The Southwest

The College of Southwest was started in 1958 by B. Clarence Evans as Hobbs Baptist College, a two year junior college. After changing its name to College of Southwest in 1962 and becoming a four year liberal arts college, it finally came to be known by its current name since 2008. The University of Southwest offers programs leading to both undergraduate and graduate degrees in areas such as accounting, biological science, educational administration, and business administration (MBA). The college has the following academic divisions:

• School of Arts and Science
• School of Business
• School of Education

University of Southwest has an active Greek life made up of Alpha Chi, Phi Delta Kappa and Sigma Tau Delta honor societies. The college also has professional and performance organizations such as BEST (Bilingual Society for Students and Teachers), SAFE (Southwest Association for Future educators), Drama, and Debate Clubs.

College Of The Southwest Highlights

Where College Of The Southwest stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in education and teaching and business and management.
• Unusually high availability of athletic financial aid.
• Selective admissions.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Numerous part-time students.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.

Other important characteristics:

• Library on-campus
• Campus housing available
• Student meal (board) plan
• Distance learning available
• Part-time classes available
• Athlete financial aid

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

The student enrollment at College Of The Southwest was 552 in 2007 (469 full-time equivalent).

About 56% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 44% of the class.

Undergrads are 76% of enrolled students and graduate students are 24%.

About 26% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 74% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 92% are full-time and 8% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: College Of The Southwest participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

College Of The Southwest provides on-campus housing for 165 of its 469 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

College Of The Southwest Athletics

College Of The Southwest is in the Red River Athletic Conference for major sports.

College Of The Southwest offers financial aid for athletes. Of students receiving athletic financial aid, 67 male students received the aid (men were 63% of those receiving aid) and 39 women were awarded financial aid based on athletics (representing 37% of students receiving such aid) .

College Of The Southwest Admissions (2007)

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