Southwest Minnesota State University
tuition & fees
$10,304
graduate tuition & fees
$10,052
acceptance rate
69%
Student Population
6,930
online students
825
Number of Programs
93
Financial Aid Amount
$6,831
Graduation Rate
40%
Southwest Minnesota State University is a Public, 4 years college located in Marshall, Minnesota. Southwest Minnesota State ranked 26th in Minnesota Colleges and 110th in Federal Region V.
It has a total enrollment of 6,930 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Master's College and University (larger programs) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree. Southwest Minnesota State's acceptance rate is 69.01% last year (undergraduate school).
Southwest Minnesota State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of Southwest Minnesota State University and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 1501 State St, Marshall, MN 56258-5468 |
| Phone | 507-537-7678 |
| WEB | www.smsu.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.smsu.edu/admission/index.html |
| Online Application | www.smsu.edu/admission/apply-online.html |
| Financial Aid | www.smsu.edu/campuslife/financialaid/index.html |
| Net Price Calculator | www.minnstate.edu/admissions/calculator/southwestmsu.html?_ga=2.135537657.998509588.1537211262-179850922.1537211262 |
| Disability Service | www.smsu.edu/campuslife/disabilityservices/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Master's College and University (larger programs) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Master's degree |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of Southwest Minnesota State University is 69.01% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.00%. The application fees are $20 for undergraduate programs and $30 for graduate programs.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 69.01 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 20.00 % |
| Undergraduate Application Fees | $20 |
| Graduate Application Fees | $30 |
Tuition & Fees
Southwest Minnesota State's 2024 tuition & fees is $10,304 for Minnesota residents and $10,304 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 1.80% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($10,122).
For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $10,052 for Minnesota residents and $10,052 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 4.35% compared to the last year's rate.
| Minnesota Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $10,304 | $10,304 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $10,052 | $10,052 |
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
Student Population
A total of 6,930 students have enrolled for the academic year 2023-2024. Among them, 825 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. Southwest Minnesota State has 6,518 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 412 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 6,930 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 6,518 |
| Graduate Students | 412 |
| Online Enrollment | 825 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
Southwest Minnesota State offers 93 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 46 out of the 93 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by Southwest Minnesota State
| Number of programs | 93 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 46 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✔ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✗ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✔ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |