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Southwest Minnesota State University

Marshall, Minnesota 56258-5468

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Known for business — excellent value

Southwest Minnesota State University is a public institution in Marshall with particular strength in business and health sciences. With an average SAT of 1020, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 2K undergraduates with a 16:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

44% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,342 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,760.

Established
1964
Motto
Discover. Engage. Lead.
Type
Public university
Conference
Northern Sun
Division
Division II

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69%Acceptance
1020SAT Avg
2,045Students
16:1Student:Faculty
44%Grad Rate
$51,342Earnings 10yr
$14,760Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Southwest Minnesota State University Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate68.9%

ACT Score Range

Composite
1723

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

68.9%

Trend

SAT Avg

1020

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,304
Tuition (out-of-state)$10,304
Room & Board$10,666
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$22,399
Average Net Price$14,760
Median Debt at Graduation$20,500
Monthly Payment (10yr)$217

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$9,440
$30–48K$11,263
$48–75K$12,810
$75–110K$16,813
$110K+$19,513

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$14,760

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

8500.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$14,250

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

14

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (67)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
2,045
Gender Split
66% / 34%
Women / Men
First Generation
27%
Pell Grant Recipients
11%

Race & Ethnicity

White 71%
Black 8%
Hispanic 8%
Asian 2%
Two+ 3%
Int'l 5%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate44.1%
Freshman Retention69.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$43,282
8 Years$48,039
10 Years$51,342

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$35,400
Men
$48,500

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from MN state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K
128 mi(222 min)
Kansas Citypop. 500K
375 mi(650 min)
Milwaukeepop. 570K
404 mi(700 min)

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