Southwest University at El Paso

Private for-profit two-year college in El Paso, TX that costs an average of $16,923 a year after financial aid and graduates 64% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$16,923
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
64%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$37,010

Private for-profitLarge city2,073 undergraduates

Cost of Southwest University at El Paso

Total cost of attendance (per year)$23,965
Tuition and fees, in-state$16,000
Books and supplies$1,400
Average net price after aid$16,923

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$16,571
$30,001–48,000$20,811

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships. Get your own estimate with Southwest University at El Paso's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate64%
First-year retention64%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$33,931
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$37,010
Rank in Texas (earnings)57th of 61 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$20,000
Typical monthly loan payment$227 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants82%
Students with federal loans85%

Majors and programs at Southwest University at El Paso

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other—$36,093$45,667
Public Health—$35,511$50,312
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions———
Business Administration, Management and Operations46——
Business/Commerce——$46,347
Health and Medical Administrative Services47—$52,126
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing13——

Certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Precision Metal Working46$35,376$20,000
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services14——
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions———

Associate's degree programs (14)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing66$73,408$37,068
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions107$49,255$34,214
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies/Technicians99$36,967$20,000
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions76$34,755$24,590
Health and Medical Administrative Services182$30,624$20,000
Accounting and Related Services50$30,125$20,000
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services565$25,780$17,958
Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services and Allied Professions—$22,943$25,555
Business/Commerce——$20,000
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other27——
Computer Software and Media Applications———
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management4—$25,903
Precision Metal Working———
Public Health——$19,998

Master's degree programs (2)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing———

Similar colleges in Texas

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Universal Technical Institute-Dallas Fort WorthIrving$27,319—$58,939
Galen Health Institutes-HoustonHouston$30,666—$69,188
Galen College of Nursing-San AntonioSan Antonio$30,273—$69,188
Galen Health Institutes-Austin CampusRound Rock$29,209—$69,188
Galen Health Institutes-DallasRichardson$30,843—$69,188
Baptist Health System School of Health ProfessionsSan Antonio$22,802100%$85,101
Western Technical CollegeEl Paso$30,733—$41,422
Culinary Institute IncHouston$32,621—$35,873

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About Southwest University at El Paso

TypePrivate for-profit two-year college
LocationEl Paso, TX
SettingLarge city
Undergraduates2,073
Student-to-faculty ratio20 to 1
AccreditorAccrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
Websitesouthwestuniversity.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Southwest University at El Paso cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $23,965 a year (tuition and fees: $16,000). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $16,923 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $16,571.

How much do Southwest University at El Paso graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $37,010 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 57th of 61 similar colleges in Texas. The best-paid bachelor's program is business, management, marketing, and related support services, other ($36,093 a year after graduation).

What is Southwest University at El Paso's graduation rate?

64% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 64% of first-year students return for a second year.