Southwest Minnesota State University
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$7,837
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About Southwest Minnesota State University
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 6,846, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 81%. The university offers 52 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 48%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for students are $7,837.
Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
This school has a high acceptance rate.
This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.
81% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
74% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
48% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. 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 scores Required
High school transcript Recommended
High school rank Recommended
Letter of recommendation Not required or recommended
High school GPA Recommended
Open admission No
Completion of college prep program Recommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment Yes
Credit for qualified life experience* Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits Yes
*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 17-23
SAT 25th-75th Percentile 935-1102
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards7k
Students enrolled
21%
Online student enrollment
16:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
82%
Hispanic
5%
Unknown
3%
Black
3%
Two or more races
3%
Non-U.S. Citizen
2%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
61%
Socio-economic diversity
41% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
1
Total Online Enrollment
1,549
Percent of Programs Online
98% On-campus
2% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates Not offered
Associate Not offered
Bachelor's Not offered
Graduate Certificate 25% online
Master's Not offered
Doctorate Not offered
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
Undergraduate | $7,837 | $7,837 |
Graduate | $7,686 | $7,686 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,200 |
On-campus room and board | $8,642 |
On-campus other expenses | $2,930 |
Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $8,642 |
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $2,930 |
Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $2,930 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
---|---|---|
On-campus | $20,609 | $20,609 |
Off-campus without family | $20,609 | $20,609 |
Off-campus with family | $11,967 | $11,967 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
91%
State Grant Aid
41%
Institution Grant Aid
84%
Pell Grant
41%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$22k
Average student debt after graduation
$35k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division II with football
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Softball
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Wrestling
- All Track Combined
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
1Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
BA
MA
DOC
Agronomy and Crop Science
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural and Extension Education Services
BA
MA
DOC
2Biological And Biomedical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
BA
MA
DOC
3Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration and Management, General
BA
MA
DOC
Accounting
BA
MA
DOC
Finance, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
BA
MA
DOC
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
BA
MA
DOC
Radio and Television
BA
MA
DOC
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
Computer Science
BA
MA
DOC
6Education
BA
MA
DOC
Biology Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
BA
MA
DOC
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
BA
MA
DOC
Music Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Agricultural Teacher Education
BA
MA
DOC
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Elementary Education and Teaching
BA
MA
DOC
Special Education and Teaching, General
BA
MA
DOC
Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
7English Language And Literature/Letters
BA
MA
DOC
English Language and Literature, General
BA
MA
DOC
Creative Writing
BA
MA
DOC
Technical and Business Writing
BA
MA
DOC
8Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
BA
MA
DOC
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
BA
MA
DOC
9History
BA
MA
DOC
History, General
BA
MA
DOC
10Mathematics And Statistics
BA
MA
DOC
Mathematics, General
BA
MA
DOC
Computational and Applied Mathematics
BA
MA
DOC
11Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
BA
MA
DOC
12Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
13Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Health and Physical Education, General
BA
MA
DOC
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
BA
MA
DOC
14Personal And Culinary Services
BA
MA
DOC
Culinary Science/Culinology
BA
MA
DOC
15Philosophy And Religious Studies
BA
MA
DOC
Philosophy
BA
MA
DOC
16Physical Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Chemistry, General
BA
MA
DOC
17Psychology
BA
MA
DOC
Psychology, General
BA
MA
DOC
18Public Administration And Social Service Professions
BA
MA
DOC
Social Work
BA
MA
DOC
19Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
BA
MA
DOC
20Social Sciences
BA
MA
DOC
Sociology
BA
MA
DOC
Political Science and Government, General
BA
MA
DOC
21Visual And Performing Arts
BA
MA
DOC
Art/Art Studies, General
BA
MA
DOC
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
BA
MA
DOC
Music, General
BA
MA
DOC
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