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Southwest Minnesota State University Science & Tech Programs

Southwest Minnesota State University is a public institution located in Marshall, MN. A Remote Town offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Southwest Minnesota State University Rankings

Southwest Minnesota State University appears in the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#43 of 76	State — Minnesota
Overall Quality	#121 of 404	Region — The Plains States
Overall Quality	#965 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Southwest Minnesota State University?

Contact information for Southwest Minnesota State University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1501 State St, Marshall, MN 56258-5468
Phone:	5075377678
Website:	www.smsu.edu/
Admissions:	www.smsu.edu/admission/index.html
Financial Aid:	www.smsu.edu/campuslife/financialaid/index.html

How Do I Get Into Southwest Minnesota State University?

You can apply to Southwest Minnesota State University online at: www.smsu.edu/admission/apply-online.html

Southwest Minnesota State University is classified as Moderately Selective (50-70%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Southwest Minnesota State University

This is what Southwest Minnesota State University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Considered but not required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Considered but not required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Considered but not required

How Hard Is It To Get Into Southwest Minnesota State University?

Southwest Minnesota State University has an acceptance rate of 62%, which means it is fairly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 22% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

40% submitted ACT scores.

ACT Composite scores for admitted students at Southwest Minnesota State University ranged between 16 and 23.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at Southwest Minnesota State University are broken out by gender below.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	1,317	749	57%
Women	1,457	971	67%

Can I Afford Southwest Minnesota State University?

The average net price after aid at Southwest Minnesota State University is $14,760. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$8,840
In-State Fees	$1,521
Out-of-State Tuition	$8,840
Out-of-State Fees	$1,521
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$10,361
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$10,361

Financial Aid

Across all aid types, 5% of students at Southwest Minnesota State University receive some form of financial aid (350 students).

About 24% of students at Southwest Minnesota State University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,386 per student.

12% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,604.

Student Loan Debt

15% of Southwest Minnesota State University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,873 per year.

Southwest Minnesota State University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 608 students enrolled at Southwest Minnesota State University. Southwest Minnesota State University is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 2,045 undergraduate students at Southwest Minnesota State University, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southwest Minnesota State University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	40
Black or African American	73
Hispanic	124
White	1,556
American Indian/Alaska Native	4
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander	2
Two or More Races	69
Non-Resident	28

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Southwest Minnesota State University break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Minnesota	273
South Dakota	18
Iowa	15
Wisconsin	13
Nebraska	10

Additionally, approximately 1.4% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Southwest Minnesota State University Graduate Student Diversity

440 of Southwest Minnesota State University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Southwest Minnesota State University, approximately 31% are male and 69% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Southwest Minnesota State University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	5
Black or African American	12
Hispanic	15
White	346
American Indian/Alaska Native	0
Two or More Races	10
Non-Resident	47

Online Learning at Southwest Minnesota State University

Southwest Minnesota State University provides online programs for students who need flexibility.

693 undergraduate students at Southwest Minnesota State University took at least one online class — of those, 1,050 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 37 students took at least one online class and 243 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Southwest Minnesota State University

Southwest Minnesota State University offers 20 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Southwest Minnesota State University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.