Overview
Student Population
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Located in Marshall, Minnesota, Southwest Minnesota State University is a small four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 2,264 prospective students applied, and 1,447 were granted admission. Of those admitted 297 enrolled in the school. 2,116 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,051 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2019/2020, excluding room and board, is $7,722 plus fees of $1,152. Southwest Minnesota State University is ranked 844 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Southwest Minnesota State University is rated within the lower 38% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Southwest Minnesota State University within the 2021 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#844 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#317 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#23 in Best Colleges in Minnesota
#9 in Best Public Colleges in Minnesota
#9999 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#67 in Best Value Colleges in Minnesota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 907/1087 |
| ACT | 18/24 |
| GPA | 3.21 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Jun 15, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 |
| Other Fees | $1,152 |
| Room and Board | $8,278 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,930 |
| Total One Year Cost | $21,282 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Business | 39% |
| Education | 16% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 8% |
| Communication | 4% |
| Biology | 4% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175078 IPEDS survey data for Southwest Minnesota State University.
Current students may use the Southwest Minnesota State University GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.