USW Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Medium

Racial Diversity Index: 53%

Racial diversity is the chance that two students chosen at random are from different racial or ethnic groups, using the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index. Students at USW are predominantly Hispanic with a smaller Black population. The school has medium racial diversity. 88% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

University of the Southwest has been designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) and is eligible for federal grants supporting the school's efforts to serve Hispanic Americans.

Racial demographics of University of the Southwest students
Race Percent of Students
White
12%
Black
14%
Hispanic
47%
Asian
0%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
0%
International
0%
Race Unknown
26%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Very High

Gender Diversity Index: 45%

There are 97% more female students than male students enrolled at University of the Southwest with a gender ratio of 66% women to 34% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, USW has a higher gender diversity than other US colleges and is very inclusive of both genders.

Male to female gender ratio for University of the Southwest students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
34%
Women
66%
Enrollment by gender for University of the Southwest students
Gender Number of Students
Men
380
Women
750

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Medium

Geographic Diversity Index: 62%

USW draws 37 percent of students from New Mexico, 61 percent from other states, and 0 percent from other countries. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside New Mexico, including other U.S. states and other countries.

Enrollment by geographic location for University of the Southwest students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
37%
Out of State
61%
Foreign
0%
Unknown Location
2%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$45,234 per year

56% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Total Enrollment

Total Enrollment

Total enrollment

1,130
Share of undergraduates by age and part-time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 32.7%
Part-time undergraduates 32.5%

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=188182.

Racial and gender diversity ratings use the U.S. Census Bureau Diversity Index (Gini-Simpson): the probability that two students chosen at random belong to different groups. See the Census method note, Measuring Racial and Ethnic Diversity for the 2020 Census. Geographic diversity is the share of students from outside the college's home state (other U.S. states plus international). IPEDS does not publish enrollment by individual state of residence.

Last updated: August 2026