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Southwest Minnesota State University
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  • 4 Year
  • MARSHALL, MN

Report Card

grade B minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C+
  2. Value
    grade B
  3. Diversity
    grade A minus
  4. Campus
    grade C+
  5. Athletics
    grade B
  6. Party Scene
    grade B minus
  7. Professors
    grade B minus
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade B
  10. Campus Food
    grade B+
  11. Student Life
    grade B minus
  12. Safety
    grade A

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Southwest Minnesota State is a public university located in Marshall, Minnesota. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,650 undergraduate students. The Southwest Minnesota State acceptance rate is 92%. Popular majors include Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Early Childhood Education, and Nursing. Graduating 48% of students, Southwest Minnesota State alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $33,100.

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1501 STATE ST
MARSHALL, MN 56258
About Southwest Minnesota State...
Athletic Division
NCAA Division II (with football)
Athletic Conference
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Southwest Minnesota State University Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

Southwest Minnesota State Admissions

Acceptance Rate
92%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
950-1080
ACT Range
17-23
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost

Net Price
$14,061 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$7,101 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
98%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
23:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
76%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 21 responses
58%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 31 responses
65%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 31 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
21
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
7
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
14
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    14%
  • On Campus
    78%
  • Online
    8%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,650 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
4,906
Undergrads Over 25
9%
Pell Grant
41%
Varsity Athletes
26%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 19 responses
  • Unique
    42%
  • Fun
    32%
  • Cliquey
    16%
  • Studious
    11%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
86%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 28 responses
Poll
54%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 37 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 25 responses
  • Friendly
    48%
  • Home
    24%
  • Not for me.
    16%
  • Convenient
    12%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,600 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
48%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
95%
National
83%
78%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 18 responses

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