Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $28,210. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $16,670 |
| Housing & meals | $8,000 |
| Books & supplies | — |
| Personal & travel | $3,000 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | — |
| Total cost of attendance | $28,210 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
USW net price compared with other New Mexico colleges
USW has the 10th-lowest average net price of 11 New Mexico colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Northern New Mexico College | $7,276 | 29% | $38,112 |
| 4 | Western New Mexico University | $8,522 | 32% | $39,095 |
| 5 | New Mexico State University | $8,889 | 55% | $39,067 |
| 6 | New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology | $9,873 | 57% | $76,489 |
| 7 | Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development | $12,570 | 15% | $24,505 |
| 8 | New Mexico Highlands University | $14,838 | 26% | $45,937 |
| 9 | University of New Mexico | $15,489 | 55% | $44,792 |
| 10 | University of the Southwest | $16,927 | 17% | $45,389 |
| 11 | St. John's College | $26,674 | 55% | $44,985 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All New Mexico colleges →
Why USW costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of the Southwest | — | $16,927 | 17% | $45,389 | This school |
| St. John's College | 53% | $26,674 | 55% | $44,985 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of the Southwest would cost you $9,747 less per year than St. John's College, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of the Southwest.
- St. John's College gives aided families $17,867 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, New Mexico resident | USW | St. John's College | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sticker price | $28,210 | $55,824 | −$27,614 |
| Average grants | −$11,283 | −$29,150 | +$17,867 |
| You pay | $16,927 | $26,674 | −$9,747 |
“+” means USW costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
USW cost questions
How much is tuition at USW?
Tuition and fees are $16,670 a year.
What is the total cost of attending USW?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $28,210 a year.
What do families actually pay at USW?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $16,927 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $15,384; $48–75k pay $15,943; $110k+ pay $21,985.
How much debt do USW graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $14,000, and 12.2% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to University of the Southwest overview