Southwest Minnesota State University: Review & Facts

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Southwest Minnesota State University is a medium four-year, public school with 7,260 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1963 and is the only school located in Marshall, Minnesota.

Academic Offerings



Majors
Offered
56
Fair
Southwest Minnesota State University will give you the option to receive an associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Southwest Minnesota State University follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 56 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Business, Management, Occupational Therapy, and Nursing. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings against other colleges.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you plan to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Student Retention
74%
Good
The student retention rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is fair at 74% (above Minnesota average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

The graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University is low: 47%. Around 27% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Southwest Minnesota State University is decent -- 16:1. Find out more regarding faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans



Tuition and fees per year
$9,200
Medium
Average tuition charges are low - $7,900 annually. The additional fees at Southwest Minnesota State University not covered by tuition are about $1,300; which comes to $9,200 annually.

Read the details about Southwest Minnesota State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information



Acceptance
Rate
81%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 1,856 applications were submitted and 1,496 were accepted, so it is easy to get accepted at this school.

Southwest Minnesota State University will consider accepting your dual credits and advanced placement credits for admission.

Check the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Southwest Minnesota State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services



Dormatory
Annual Price
$5,700
Medium
Southwest Minnesota State University offers a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is an amazing option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Southwest Minnesota State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
Southwest Minnesota State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 1,000 students, which provides a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable, approximately $5,700 a year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Southwest Minnesota State University seems to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Southwest Minnesota State University Location and Maps



Post Address: Southwest Minnesota State University, 1501 State St, Marshall, Minnesota 56258-5468, USA
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