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Southwest University at El Paso

El Paso, TX · City · 2,073 students
4
Year
Private For-profit
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
About

Southwest University at El Paso is a private, career-focused institution best known for offering accelerated, hands-on education designed to prepare students for immediate entry into the workforce. The university is particularly recognized for its strong Allied Health programs—including Nursing, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and Medical Assisting—alongside practical degrees in Automotive Technology, Business, and Information Technology. Campus life is tailored to working adults and non-traditional students, emphasizing flexible day and evening schedules, small class sizes, and modern simulation labs. A distinctive feature of the university is its close alignment with the region's job market, incorporating practical externship opportunities and year-round instruction to help students graduate efficiently into high-demand careers.

Location
El Paso, TX, 79925 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
ABQ · Albuquerque
225 mi away
Cost
Cost of attendance
$23,987
Avg net price
$16,906
Tuition
$16,000
Books & supplies
$1,400/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$16,569
$30–48k
$20,912
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
62%
4-yr on-time completion
51%
1st-yr retention
64%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
87%
Transferred
3%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
10%
Median earnings (6yr)
$29,611
Median earnings (10yr)
$29,648
Median debt
$20,000
Monthly loan payment
$212
Debt range (25th–75th)
$6,583$20,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$25,714
Student Body
Men 32%Women 68%
20
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
82%
First-generation
51%
Median family income
$16,246
Independent students
62%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
26.0
Part-time students
0%
Race & ethnicity
White
6%
Hispanic
86%
Black
6%
Asian
1%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$29,611
10 years after entry
$29,648
Business Administration, Management and Operations25
Health and Medical Administrative Services21
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing6
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Institutional
Classification
Special Focus (Technology)
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions
Avg faculty salary
$3,960/mo
Instructional spend/student
$2,246
Federal loan rate
76%

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