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Southwest Minnesota State University
Southwest Minnesota State University
MARSHALL, MN . 4 Year 3.5
#1665 in Best Colleges in America
1501 STATE ST MARSHALL, MN 56258

Overview

Southwest Minnesota State University is located in Marshall, Minnesota. It was founded in 1963 and is a four-year public university. It offers 56+ bachelor's degree programs and 5 master's degree programs, with a teacher-student ratio of about 1:17, and focuses on practical education and international exchanges.

Rankings

  • 132

    #132 in Safest College Campuses in America

  • 2

    #2 6 in Best Value Colleges in Minnesota

  • 295

    #295 in Best Colleges for Education in America

  • Safest College Campuses in America 132 of 1,306
  • Best Colleges for Education in America 295 of 972
  • Best College Food in America 455 of 1,361

Academics

  • C+Academics
  • B+Value
  • A Diversity
  • C+Campus
  • BAthletics
  • B Party Scene
  • B Professors
  • C+Location
  • BDorms
  • BCampus Food
  • B Student Life
  • ASafety

Majors

  • Nursing
    80 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    41 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    37 Graduates
  • Early Childhood Education
    30 Graduates
  • Business
    27 Graduates
  • Special Education and Teaching
    21 Graduates
  • Accounting
    19 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
    15 Graduates
  • Biology
    14 Graduates
  • Liberal Arts and Humanities
    14 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 92%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $20
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    950-1080
  • ACT Range
    17-23
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Recommended
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $7,101
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    98%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    48%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    95%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    1,650 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    4,906
  • Undergrads Over 25
    9%
  • Pell Grant
    41%
  • Varsity Athletes
    26%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    23:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    Yes
  • Athletic Conference
    Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)

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