College
Southwest Minnesota State University
- C+Overall Grade
- 4 Year
- Marshall, MN
- 293 reviews
- AcademicsB-
- ValueB
- DiversityB
- CampusC+
- AthleticsB
- Party SceneB-
- ProfessorsC+
- LocationC+
- DormsB
- Campus FoodB-
- Student LifeC+
- SafetyA-
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Address
1501 State St
Marshall, MN 56258
Website
Southwest Minnesota State University Rankings
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
62%
SAT Range
765-1075
ACT Range
18-24
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost
Net Price
$14,854/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
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Academics
Professors
C+
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Student Faculty Ratio
14:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
- 76%
- of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.21 responses
- 59%
- of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.29 responses
- 62%
- of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.29 responses
Majors
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,932Undergrads
Undergrads Over 25
8%
Pell Grant
38%
Varsity Athletes
17%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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Poll
- 85%
- of students say they don't have Greek life.26 responses
Poll
- 54%
- of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.35 responses
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,100/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
45%
National
49%Employed 2 Years After Graduation
94%
National
83%- 78%
- of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.18 responses
Southwest Minnesota State University Reviews
293 reviews
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A harsh but truthful review... My best friend goes here and I've heard nothing but bad things from about it. The professors are rude, and she was even encouraged to drop out by one of them.
The students are either hooked on marijuana because of the depressing town or hooking up with each other for something to do. The campus safety precautions are terrible, which she found out for herself after a classmate assaulted her. They didn't expel him, just put him in a neighboring dorm!
The scholarships are basically nonexistent. There is only one good dorm on campus, and it's hard to get into. I could go on. I'm glad I decided not to go here when I had the chance.
The students are either hooked on marijuana because of the depressing town or hooking up with each other for something to do. The campus safety precautions are terrible, which she found out for herself after a classmate assaulted her. They didn't expel him, just put him in a neighboring dorm!
The scholarships are basically nonexistent. There is only one good dorm on campus, and it's hard to get into. I could go on. I'm glad I decided not to go here when I had the chance.
This public school has a lot going for it, if you are looking for a solid education, good facilities, and smaller size to create student connections. Like many schools, the quality of education is what you put into it and very affordable. There are some top notch professors here, authors, scientists, etc. and they will spend to help you learn. The facilities for students are very nice and connected to shield students from the weather in the winter. There are a number of non-traditional students at the campus. The school has a nice planetarium, a beautiful performance theater, quality athletic facilities, a nice education center, library, dorms and good science labs. Because it is a state school in a rural area with not as much to do, there is some college partying and some people may not like the location. These were not disappointing or disruptive factors for me.
This year, I will be starting the Educational Leadership Graduate program at Southwest Minnesota State University. Since the program does not officially start until September 8th, I can only give my first impressions. Upon hearing about the program from my administrator, I was very intrigued. I was not interested in doing an online program and this appeared to be a fabulous fit. It is a cohort that meets closer to my home, we will be meeting on a monthly basis and a few of my coworkers have joined the program. Two professors from the university came to the location and met with potential students, where they outlined the program, offered incentives for early admissions and took the time to hear and answer questions. The only thing that I wish were different was the timeliness of communication about the first class. All in all, I am very anxious to start this journey and look forward to what Southwest has to offer me as I work towards my Master's.