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University of the Southwest Women's Basketball

Welcome to the University of the Southwest women's basketball recruiting profile. The program competes in NAIA in the Red River Athletic Conference from Hobbs, New Mexico. Led by head coach Steven Barker, University of the Southwest pairs open admissions with a 17% graduation rate and a $17,243 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
21
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
NAIA
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Red River Athletic Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
private
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
1,353
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
100% (Open Admission)
State
New Mexico
City
Hobbs
Address
6610 North Lovington Hwy
Staff
Steven Barker
Head Coach
(575) 492-2145·View profile
Shaye Smith
Women's Basketball Volunteer Assistant Coach
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F

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 4% of NAIA women's basketball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
55%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
17%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$36,600
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$45,389
B

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 72% of NAIA women's basketball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$16,470
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$16,470
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$8,000
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$17,243
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
Not reported
C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 38% of NAIA women's basketball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$247,147
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$69,079
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (575) 392-6561

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