Southwest Minnesota State University

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About Southwest Minnesota State University

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Southwest Minnesota State University is a medium-sized public university located on a rural campus in Marshall, Minnesota. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 6,556, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 91%. The university offers 55 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 48%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $8,230.

Marshall, MN

$8,230

Avg tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

91%

Acceptance Rate Insight

91% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

63%

Retention Rate Insight

63% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

48%

Graduation Rate Insight

48% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRecommended

High school transcriptRecommended

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationNot required or recommended

High school GPARecommended

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

7k

Students enrolled

24%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

80%

Unknown

4%

Black

3%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

2%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

41% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

41%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

30

Total Online Enrollment

1,643

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

66% On-campus

34% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold64% online

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sCheck Bold25% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold67% online

Master'sCheck Bold20% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

59%

State Grant Aid

43%

Institution Grant Aid

90%

Pell Grant

41%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,090
State Grant Aid$3,279
Institution Grant Aid$3,452
Pell Grant Aid$4,149

Financial Outlook

$21k

Average student debtafter graduation

$35k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

6.8%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • All Track Combined
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Football
  • Wrestling
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Swimming Diving
  • Tennis
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields.
2Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs.
6Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
7Culinary, Entertainment, And Personal Services.
8Education.
9English Language And Literature/Letters.
10Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
11Health Professions And Related Programs.
12History
13History.
14Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
15Mathematics And Statistics.
16Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
17Natural Resources And Conservation.
18Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
19Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
20Personal And Culinary Services.
21Philosophy And Religious Studies.
22Physical Sciences.
23Psychology.
24Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
25Security And Protective Services.
26Social Sciences.
27Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.