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Southwest Minnesota State University

Marshall, Minnesota

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Overview

Enrollment

6,986
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Location Marshall, Minnesota
Online smsu.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Rural Fringe
Southwest Minnesota State University overview
Size Small
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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 1,672 prospective students applied, and 1,522 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 421 enrolled in the school.  1,875 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 5,111 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $8,230 plus fees of $1,252. Southwest Minnesota State University is ranked 894 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

4/10

Overall

3/10

Academics

3/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

1/10

Value

Southwest Minnesota State University is rated within the lower 30% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for Southwest Minnesota State University within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Extremely Easy
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SAT 935/1102
ACT 17/23
Estimated GPA 3.21

Applications Accepted

91% 
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Applications Due Aug 18, 2024
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $20

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$8,230
Costs for Southwest Minnesota State University
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$1,252
Room and Board $9,026
Budget for Other Expenses$3,010
Total One Year Cost$22,718

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$41,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

39% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by Southwest Minnesota State University students
Subject Percent of Class
Business 39%
Education 16%
Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 8%
Communication 4%
Biology 4%

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