University of the Southwest, NM
School Type
Private
Acceptance Rate
74%
Tuition
$16,560
Eligibility For Public Schools
N/A
International Students
N/A
US News Ranking
#96-#126 in Regional Universities West
Scholarships
Achievement Grant
Type
Automatic
Amount
$2,000
Required GPA
3.5
Required SAT
1090
Required Act
24
Mid 50 ACT
20-25
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-400-410 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-350-450 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Achievement Grant
Dean's Grant
Type
Automatic
Amount
$4,000-$8,000
Required GPA
3.71
Required SAT
1250
Required Act
28
Mid 50 ACT
16-21
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-400-410 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-350-450 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Dean?s Grant - $4,000 - $8,000 per year
Average Profile: High School GPA of 3.71 to 3.90 and/or an ACT score of 28-30 or SAT
score (Critical reading and math) of 1250 to 1379 within the last 3 years. Recipients of this
award must maintain a full time status. Note: 50% awarded in Fall, 50% awarded in Spring
Donor Funded Scholarships
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
16-21
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-400-410 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-350-450 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Donor Funded Scholarships
USW awards donor scholarships to deserving students each semester. If you have a 3.0+ GPA and would like to apply to be matched to one of our donor scholarships, please fill out the USW's scholarship application and return it to the financial aid office. Applications are accepted continually
Lea County & Surrounding County Grants
Type
Competitive
Amount
$4,000-$6,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
16-21
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-400-410 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-350-450 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Lea County & Surrounding County Grants-$4,000 to $6,000 per year.
Students must be a graduate of a Lea County or surrounding county High School with a graduating grade point average of 3.0. Students may also be a graduate of New Mexico Junior College with an earned Associate's degree. Students may not have attended any other college or university after graduation.
Mustang Grant
Type
Competitive
Amount
Varies
Required GPA
0
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
16-21
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-400-410 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-350-450 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Mustang Grant
Mustang Grant is available to degree seeking undergraduate students who are full-time and are taking at least 12 credit hours per semester in a face-to-face setting.
Plus 1 Grant
Type
Competitive
Amount
$4,000
Required GPA
3
Required SAT
0
Required Act
0
Mid 50 ACT
16-21
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-400-410 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-350-450 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
*Plus 1 Grant - $4,000 per year
Any new, full time, undergraduate, residential student who is referred to the University of the Southwest by a current or prospective USW student may receive a scholarship award of $4,000 annually. The referred friend or Plus 1 student must have a high school or college transfer grade point average of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
Presidential Grant
Type
Competitive
Amount
$5,000-$10,000
Required GPA
3.91
Required SAT
1380
Required Act
31
Mid 50 ACT
16-21
Mid 50 SAT
SAT Math-400-410 range of middle 50%
SAT Critical Reading-350-450 range of middle 50%
SAT Writing-Not reported
Description
Presidential Grant - $5,000 - $10,000 per year
Average Profile: High School cumulative GPA of 3.91+ and/or ACT score of 31+ or SAT
score (Critical reading and math) of 1380 within the last 3 years. Recipients of this award
must maintain a full time status. Note: 50% awarded in Fall, 50% awarded in Spring.
Thomas Chrobak, CCFS®
CERTIFIED COLLEGE FUNDING SPECIALIST®
Other
1130 West Lake Cook Road, Buffalo Grove IL, 60089
(847) 737-7533