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Southwest Minnesota State University
Southwest Minnesota State University is a small, public institution located in Marshall, mn. Southwest Minnesota State University offers undergraduate degrees in 67 majors.
Key stats
4 Year, Public
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1,956 undergraduates
$10,122 undergraduate tuition
Admissions
Will I get into Southwest Minnesota State University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.
Acceptance rate
91.6%
SAT score average
1050
ACT score average
N/A
Average high school GPA
N/A
Application fee
N/A
Key deadlines
June
30
65 days away
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Academics
The degree program or major you pursue is major! Southwest Minnesota State University is known for one of its top majors: Education, General. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.
Graduation rate
Retention Rate
15
:1
Student to faculty ratio
Popular degree programs
Education and Teaching
Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Popular majors
Education, General
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Health and Physical Education/Fitness
Special Education and Teaching
Educational Administration and Supervision
Annual tuition & cost
In state
Undergraduate tuition
$10,122
Additional expenses
Room & board
$9,258
Books & supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$2,614
Cost of attendance*
$23,194
Out of state
Undergraduate tuition
$10,122
Additional expenses
Room & board
$9,258
Books & supplies
$1,200
Other expenses
$2,614
Cost of attendance*
$23,194
June 30 FAFSA® deadline
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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.
Student population
Who’s going to be there? Southwest Minnesota State University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,956, with gender binary students split 34% male and 66% female.
Total enrollment
N/AEnrollment by gender
Male
Female
Enrollment & ethnicity
White %
NA
African American %
NA
Hispanic American %
NA
Asian %
NA
Native American %
NA
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
NA
Unknown %
NA
Student type
Full-time
Living on campus
International
Campus life
Campus info
Athletics
NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsN/A
Intramural sportsN/A
Greek life
Female
Male
Frequently asked questions
Get answers to common questions about Southwest Minnesota State University to help you figure out where you want to apply.
Where is Southwest Minnesota State University?
Southwest Minnesota State University is located in Marshall, mn.
What is the acceptance rate at Southwest Minnesota State University?
The acceptance rate for Southwest Minnesota State University is 92%.
What’s the average GPA for Southwest Minnesota State University?
The average high school GPA for Southwest Minnesota State University students was N/A.
How much does it cost for 4 years at Southwest Minnesota State University?
The estimated cost for 4 years at Southwest Minnesota State University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $92,776.
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