Southwest Minnesota State University
- 4 Year
- MARSHALL, MN
CollegeGrad School
Southwest Minnesota State University
- 4 Year
- MARSHALL, MN
- Rating 3.46 out of 5 312 reviews
Report Card
- Academicsgrade B minus
- Valuegrade B
- Diversitygrade B+
- Campusgrade C+
- Athleticsgrade B
- Party Scenegrade B minus
- Professorsgrade B minus
- Locationgrade C
- Dormsgrade B
- Campus Foodgrade B
- Student Lifegrade C
- Safetygrade A minus
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About
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
64%
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
No data available
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Cost
Net Price
$14,340 / year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$6,049 / year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%
Scholarship
Academics
Professors
grade B minus
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
15:1
Evening Degree Programs
Yes
76%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 21 responses58%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 31 responses65%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 31 responsesMajors
Most Popular Majors
- Kinesiology and Exercise Science50 Graduates
- Early Childhood Education45 Graduates
- Nursing43 Graduates
- Business36 Graduates
- Psychology24 Graduates
- Elementary Education23 Graduates
- Finance20 Graduates
- Marketing20 Graduates
- Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration19 Graduates
- Biology18 Graduates
Online
Online Programs Offered
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,610 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
5,236
Undergrads Over 25
10%
Pell Grant
41%
Varsity Athletes
24%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available
Poll
86%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 28 responsesPoll
54%
of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life. 37 responsesAfter College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,600 / year
National
$33,028Graduation 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 responsesSimilar Colleges
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Southwest Minnesota State University Reviews
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SMSU isn’t extraordinary. The professors are passionate and willing to meet with you outside of class. They helped me stay caught up with my athletic schedule. There’s nothing to do in Marshall, and the weather sucks. Most days are cold and have a wind chill that drops the temp another 10 degrees. The campus is small and easy to navigate in the winter, as it’s all connected. Besides intramurals, there isn’t much to be involved in. Dorm life is alright. Sweetland Hall is amazing, built in 2009 and has suite-style living. Res life has just some events, but word isn’t spread well, so nothing is attended. I didn’t know anyone on my floor beside my roommate. There is only one dining hall with average food, and you can’t use your meal swipes for other people if they are eating with you. Athletic events are attended regularly, but most of the teams are no good.
Overall, SMSU is a good place to be if you want a simple education and college experience.
Overall, SMSU is a good place to be if you want a simple education and college experience.
Southwest Minnesota State University is a large scale school with a small-town feel. The school has lots of great employees. The school offers student employment. It has affordable learning!
The student:teacher ratio is great! The weather can be brutal at times, but the campus itself is all interconnected.