CollegeGrad School
Southwest Minnesota State University
- 4 Year
- Marshall, MN
- 308 reviews
- AcademicsB-
- ValueB
- DiversityB+
- CampusC+
- AthleticsB
- Party SceneB-
- ProfessorsB-
- LocationC
- DormsB
- Campus FoodB
- Student LifeC+
- SafetyB+
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
60%
SAT Range
910-1090
ACT Range
18-24
Application Fee
$20
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Recommended
Early Decision/Early Action
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Cost
Net Price
$14,658/ year
National
$15,523Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$5,585/ year
National
$7,535Students Receiving Financial Aid
97%
Academics
Professors
B-
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 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
Most Popular Majors
Business
52 GraduatesKinesiology and Exercise Science
45 GraduatesPsychology
34 GraduatesNursing
32 GraduatesEarly Childhood Education
28 GraduatesElementary Education
23 GraduatesSocial Work and Youth Services
23 GraduatesMarketing
21 GraduatesCriminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
18 GraduatesFinance
18 Graduates
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Students
Full-Time Enrollment
1,811Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
4,881
Undergrads Over 25
8%
Pell Grant
42%
Varsity Athletes
20%
Campus Life
Freshmen Live On-Campus
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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
After College
Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$37,600/ year
National
$33,028Graduation Rate
50%
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
Southwest Minnesota State University Reviews
308 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.