The University of the Southwest was chartered as a two year junior college in 1956 and became a full-fledged four year college in 1958. The school is located in Hobbs, New Mexico, where we provide our 21,000 square mile service area with comprehensive and inspiring liberal arts education.
Yes, the University of the Southwest is regionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) with headquarters in Chicago, Illinois, one of the six regional accreditation agencies in the United States. Because this is the toughest accreditation to achieve, this means that the quality of your degree will be ensured & that your class credits will transfer easily to other schools.
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Here at USW, we offer a variety of financial aid options (to those who qualify) because it is important to us to ensure that higher education is available to all who is interested:
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The College of Business Administration at the University of the Southwest is an Educational Member of the International Accreditation Council for Business Education (IACBE), and has affirmed its commitment to excellence in business education.