University of the Southwest is a Christ-centered educational community dedicated to developing men and women for a lifetime of servant leadership by emphasizing faith, responsibility, and initiative.
Executive compensation
Form 990 · Part VII & Schedule J · 8 reported individuals · Filing year 2023
Percentile bands compare each position's total pay with the same role at Education organizations nationwide.
| Position | Total |
|---|---|
President Above 90th percentilevs Education peers in New Mexico | $261k $285k |
Chief Academic Officer Key Employee Median to 75th percentile | $207k $227k |
Evp/cfo Officer (Unspecified) | $158k $173k |
Assoc. Dean/faculty Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $156k $171k |
Faculty Highest Compensated Employee 25th percentile to median | $133k $145k |
Vice President Board Vice President 25th percentile to median | $119k $130k |
Faculty Highest Compensated Employee Below 10th percentile | $103k $113k |
Board Member / Adjunct Faculty Member Board Member 25th percentile to median | $13k $14k |
Teal figures restate each filed amount in 2026 dollars.
Estimated with BLS CPI-U for the West region, restating filed pay into May 2026 dollars. A restatement of past pay, not current or projected pay.
Plus 19 unpaid individuals.
Top pay as a share of expenses
In 2023, the highest total compensation at University of the Southwest equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
Based on 26,320 education organizations, each measured at its most recent filing year with reported expenses and compensation.
Funded by
Private foundations whose Form 990-PF Part XV grants matched this organization.
Among peers
Revenue and top compensation, plotted against similar organizations. This organization is highlighted in cyan.
Common questions about University of the Southwest
What does the Chief Executive Officer of University of the Southwest earn?
In 2023, the Chief Executive Officer of University of the Southwest received $260,528 in total compensation. This pay is in the top 10% for Chief Executive Officer roles among Education organizations in New Mexico: at least 9 in 10 comparable filings report less. Based on IRS Form 990 data.
How does Chief Executive Officer pay at University of the Southwest compare with similar nonprofits?
Compared with the same role at Education organizations in New Mexico, the 2023 pay of the Chief Executive Officer at University of the Southwest falls in the top 10%. In 2023, the highest total compensation at University of the Southwest equaled 1% of the organization's total expenses. The median for education organizations is 7%.
What are University of the Southwest's revenue and expenses?
In 2023, University of the Southwest reported $17.5M in total revenue and $17.7M in total expenses on its IRS Form 990.
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