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Overview |
Southwest Minnesota State University | |||
| Location | Marshall, MN | |||
| Setting | Rural Fringe | |||
| Enrollment | 7,324 | |||
| Type | Public 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | #910 | |||
| Religious Affiliation | - | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | smsu.edu | |||
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Costs |
Southwest Minnesota State University | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $8,840 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $8,840 | |||
| Room & Board | $10,666 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $14,839 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $7,455 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 91% |
Admission |
Southwest Minnesota State University | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 2,630 | |||
| Admitted | 1,813 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 68.9% | |||
| Enrolled % | 20.3% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.21 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B | |||
| Admissions Standards | Extremely Easy | |||
| Applicant Competition | Low | |||
| 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, 2026 |
Academics |
Southwest Minnesota State University | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 16:1 | |||
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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 | |||
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| % Men | 2% | |||
| % Women | 4% | |||
| 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 | |||
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| % 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 | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/