School Summary

Southwest Minnesota State University


General Information:

Founded in 1963, Southwest Minnesota State University is seated on 216 acres located in Lyon county. It is a university offering both undergraduate and graduate programs. The school has a student/faculty ratio of 11:1.
Libraries:
This institution has 1 libraries.

Computer Labs:
At least one staffed computer lab is available to students. A wireless computer network is available throughout the campus. Number of computers available are 420. Free student email accounts are available.
Institutional Control:
State control

Address, Phone and URL:

1501 State Street

Marshall, MN
56258
For more information call: 800 642-0684. This school has a website at https://www.smsu.edu/
Application information for this school is available at www.smsu.edu/admission/applyonline.cfm


Application Fee: $20
High School transcripts are Required for Freshmen.
No Application Requirements available.


In-State (per year) Out of State (per year)
Tuition $8,840.00 $8,840.00
Room and Board $10,666.00 $10,666.00
Fees $1,521.00 $1,521.00
Total $21,027.00 $21,027.00

A tuition installment payment plan is available. Financial aid information may be available from the school's website at https://www.smsu.edu/.


Special Programs
The following special programs are offered: Some degree programs are available as an online learning option, External Degree Program, English as a Second Language program, Academic remediation, Distance learning program, Double major option, Independent study, Learning disabilities services, Advanced Placement credit, Accelerated degree program, Student-designed majors, Honors program, Graduate courses offered on campus open to Undergraduates, Off-campus study, Summer session for credit, Sponsors its own study-abroad program, Part-time undergraduate degree programs.

Academic Competitiveness
Lower competition - Most freshmen were not in the top 50 % of their high school class and scored somewhat below 1010 on SAT (critical reading and math scores combined) or below 19 on ACT; up to 95% of applicants accepted (not 100%).

Incoming Freshmen SAT Scores
Scores Verbal Math
700-800 0% 0%
600-699 0% 0%
500-599 0% 0%
400-499 0% 0%
300-399 0% 0%
200-299 0% 0%



Incoming Freshmen ACT Scores
Scores Percentage of Students
30-36 3%
24-29 16%
18-23 51%
12-17 30%
6-11 0%
1-5 0%



Incoming Freshmen High School Ranking
Percentage Percentage of Students
Top 10% 14%
11-25% 22.00%
26-50% 33.00%
Under 50% 31.00%



Baseball, Basketball, Football, Wrestling

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

Badminton, Basketball, Football, Ice hockey, Racquetball, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball

Badminton, Basketball, Racquetball, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball


Baseball, Basketball, Football, Wrestling

Basketball, Golf, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Volleyball


Undergraduate

Undergraduate Only Count
Male 2,491
Female 4,027
Total 6,518


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional


Undergraduate, Graduate & First Professional Count
Male 2,610
Female 4,287
Total 6,905

Student Body By Racial/Ethnic Category
Student Body by Racial/Ethnic Category Percentage
Asian 3%
African American 8%
Hispanic 7%
Native American 0%
White 70%
Other 11%
Student Body By Age
Student Body by Age Percentage
Under 25 Years Old 71%
At Least 25 Years Old 29%
Student Body By Residence Status
Student Body by Residence Status Percentage
In State 72%
Out Of State 28%
Student Body By Housing Status
Student Body by Housing Status Percentage
Live On Campus 27%
Live Off Campus 73%


Red Cross Blood Drive, Fall Fest (homecoming), Hawaiian Night

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Society of Leadership and Success, Family and Child Educators (FACE), Habitat for Humanity, Education Minnesota Student Program


Instructional Program Code        Instructional Program Title

  • 01.0101                                           Agricultural Business and Management, General
  • 45.1001                                           Political Science and Government, General
  • 26.0101                                           Biology/Biological Sciences, General
  • 31.0501                                           Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
  • 27.0101                                           Mathematics, General
  • 13.1001                                           Special Education and Teaching, General
  • 23.0101                                           English Language and Literature, General
  • 50.0901                                           Music, General
  • 50.0701                                           Art/Art Studies, General
  • 42.0101                                           Psychology, General
  • 40.0501                                           Chemistry, General
  • 43.0202                                           Fire Services Administration
  • 30.0000                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
  • 11.0701                                           Computer Science
  • 38.0101                                           Philosophy
  • 23.1401                                           General Literature
  • 23.1303                                           Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing
  • 27.0304                                           Computational and Applied Mathematics
  • 03.0104                                           Environmental Science
  • 12.0509                                           Culinary Science/Culinology
  • 01.1102                                           Agronomy and Crop Science
  • 43.0104                                           Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
  • 13.1015                                           Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs
  • 11.0103                                           Information Technology
  • 01.0000                                           Agriculture, General
  • 54.0101                                           History, General
  • 44.0000                                           Human Services, General
  • 50.0501                                           Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
  • 13.0101                                           Education, General
  • 13.1401                                           Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
  • 23.1302                                           Creative Writing
  • 09.0101                                           Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • 16.0905                                           Spanish Language and Literature
  • 45.1101                                           Sociology, General
  • 09.0701                                           Radio and Television
  • 51.3801                                           Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • 52.0801                                           Finance, General
  • 52.0201                                           Business Administration and Management, General
  • 52.1401                                           Marketing/Marketing Management, General
  • 24.0101                                           Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
  • 51.1101                                           Pre-Dentistry Studies
  • 51.1102                                           Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
  • 01.1302                                           Pre-Veterinary Studies
  • 44.0701                                           Social Work
  • 22.0001                                           Pre-Law Studies
  • 42.2802                                           Community Psychology
  • 43.0103                                           Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
  • 51.1005                                           Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
  • 01.0102                                           Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
  • 52.0904                                           Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
  • 52.0206                                           Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
  • 50.1003                                           Music Management
  • 52.0905                                           Restaurant/Food Services Management
  • 52.0301                                           Accounting
  • 01.0801                                           Agricultural and Extension Education Services
  • 52.0901                                           Hospitality Administration/Management, General
  • 44.0401                                           Public Administration
  • 13.1302                                           Art Teacher Education
  • 13.1322                                           Biology Teacher Education
  • 13.1323                                           Chemistry Teacher Education
  • 13.1305                                           English/Language Arts Teacher Education
  • 13.1307                                           Health Teacher Education
  • 13.1311                                           Mathematics Teacher Education
  • 13.1312                                           Music Teacher Education
  • 13.1314                                           Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • 13.1330                                           Spanish Language Teacher Education
  • 13.1331                                           Speech Teacher Education
  • 13.1209                                           Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
  • 13.1202                                           Elementary Education and Teaching
  • 13.1210                                           Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • 13.1301                                           Agricultural Teacher Education
  • 31.0505                                           Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • 24.0102                                           General Studies
  • 52.1399                                           Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
  • 11.0199                                           Computer and Information Sciences, Other
  • 50.0599                                           Dramatic/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft, Other
  • 30.9999                                           Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
  • 51.1104                                           Pre-Veterinary Studies

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** The information in this report is derived from Peterson's Undergraduate Database. Other data sources may also be included. To learn more about Texas Career Check or any data element please contact us.