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University of the Southwest Women's Softball

The University of the Southwest women's softball program competes in NAIA as a member of the Red River Athletic Conference, based in Hobbs, New Mexico. The program is better funded than 35% of NAIA women's softball programs, earning a C for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 3% of NAIA women's softball programs, and the school is more affordable than 74% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
28
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
Chris Petroski
Head Coach
(575) 492-2156·View profile
F

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 3% of NAIA women's softball 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 74% of NAIA women's softball 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 35% of NAIA women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$342,474
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$57,243
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (575) 392-6561

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