Former names | Hobbs Baptist College (1956–1958) New Mexico Baptist College (1958–1962) College of the Southwest (1962–2008) |
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Type | Private university |
Established | 1956 |
Accreditation | HLC |
Religious affiliation | Non-denominational Christian |
President | Quint Thurman |
Provost | Ryan Tipton |
Students | 1,009[1] |
Undergraduates | 370[2] |
Postgraduates | 535[3] |
Location | , |
Colors | Red & Blue |
Nickname | Mustangs |
Sporting affiliations | NAIA – RRAC |
Website | www.usw.edu |
The University of the Southwest is a private Christian university in Hobbs, New Mexico. It was incorporated as College of the Southwest in 1962, although the college had existed for several years prior as a two-year Baptist educational institution.[4]
The University of the Southwest grants baccalaureate degrees, the Master of Business Administration (MBA), and the Master of Science in Education. It is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.[5]