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Overview

Southwest Minnesota State University
Location Marshall, MN
Setting Rural Fringe
Enrollment 6,930
Type Public 4 Year
National Ranking #948
Religious Affiliation -
Status Non-profit
Website smsu.edu
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Costs

Southwest Minnesota State University
Tuition (In State) $8,840
Tuition (Out of State) $8,840
Room & Board $9,258
Avg Net Price $15,004
Avg Grant Aid $7,389
% Receiving Grant Aid 94%

Admission

Southwest Minnesota State University
Admission Chances Calculate
Applied 1,558
Admitted 1,427
Acceptance Rate 91.6%
Enrolled % 22.8%
Avg High School GPA 3.21
Typical High School Grades B
Admissions Standards Extremely Easy
Applicant Competition
ACT Range 17/23
SAT Range 935/1102
Submit Test Scores Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
Application Deadline Aug 18, 2025

Academics

Southwest Minnesota State University
Student to Faculty Ratio 15:1
Popular Majors
  • Business (39%)
  • Education (16%)
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies (8%)
  • Communication (4%)
  • Biology (4%)

Outcomes

Southwest Minnesota State University
Graduation Rate 39%
Median Earnings (After 10 years) $41,200
Making Student Loan Payments 66%
Median Student Loan Debt $21,678
Median Loan Payment $224

Diversity

Southwest Minnesota State University
% Men 38%
% Women 62%
Racial Diversity Low
HBCU No
% White 80%
% Black 5%
% Hispanic 4%
% Native American 0%
% Pacific Islander 0%
% Two or More Races 3%
% International 5%
% Unknown Race 2%

Students

Southwest Minnesota State University
% In-State 74%
% Out-of-State 20%

Campus

Southwest Minnesota State University
Campus Housing Yes
Freshman Dorm Required No
Meal Plan Yes
Weekend/Evening Classes Yes
Daycare Facility Yes
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/