Southwest University at El Paso is a private, for-profit university located in El Paso, Texas, United States. Here is a detailed introduction to the school:

History of the school

The school was founded in June 1999 as Quick Study Learning Center, which provided educational services to students who were learning English as a second language and pursuing a General Education Development Certificate (GED). In November 2002, the school transformed into Southwest Career Institute and began to offer career education courses. In 2009, the school added an associate degree program in allied health and changed its name to Southwest Career College. With the continuous development of the school and the enrichment of course resources, it was officially renamed Southwest University at El Paso in 2012.

School size

Number of students: In 2024-2025, the school has a total of 1,419 students, all of whom are full-time students.

Number of teachers: There are 186 teachers in total, with a teacher-student ratio of 8:1, which is lower than the average level of 16:1 in community colleges in the state.

Educational resources

Professional settings: The school offers certificate, associate and bachelor's degree courses, covering health professions and related projects, machinery and maintenance technology, business management and marketing and other fields.

Teaching facilities: The school has its own library and other teaching facilities to provide students with good learning resources.

Teaching characteristics

Focus on practical ability training: Through cooperation with enterprises and industries, provide students with internships and practical opportunities, help students apply theoretical knowledge to practical work, and improve students' employment competitiveness.

Small class teaching: The student-teacher ratio is 8:1. The low student-teacher ratio allows teachers to better pay attention to each student's learning progress and provide personalized guidance and support to students.

Campus Life

Student Organizations: The school has a variety of student organizations and clubs covering academic, cultural, artistic, sports and other aspects, providing students with a rich choice of extracurricular activities, which helps students expand their interests and hobbies, make friends and improve their comprehensive qualities.

School Ranking

In 2024-2025, the school ranked in the top 20% of community colleges in Texas due to the average distribution of minority groups in community colleges.

Admission Requirements

The school has an open admissions policy and no application fee, but specific admission requirements may vary depending on the major.

Tuition and Aid

Tuition: In 2023-2024, the school's tuition is $14,300, a 7% decrease from four years ago.

Aid: 85% of students can receive some financial aid, with an average scholarship or grant amount of $7,522.