School Overview
Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU), located in Marshall, Minnesota, is a four-year university that is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. The university is divided into two major colleges: the College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences, and the College of Business, Education, and Professional Studies. SMSU is accredited by the North Central Association of College Schools. The university also has additional accreditations through the National Association of Schools of Music, Minnesota Board of Teaching, American Chemical Society and Council on Social Work Education.
In addition to supporting a Center for Rural and Regional Studies, SMSU provides undergraduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies for multiple areas, including Accounting, Agribusiness Management, Anthropology, Art, Biology, Business Administration, Chemistry, Computer Science, Criminal Justice, Culinology, Economics, Education, English, Environmental Science, Foreign Languages, Global Studies, History, Hotel and Restaurant Administration, Humanities, Indigenous Nations and Dakota Studies, Interdisciplinary Studies, Justice Administration, Marketing, Mathematics, Music, Philosophy, Physics, Political Science, Psychology, Rural and Regional Studies, Social Work, Sociology, Speech Communication, Theatre Arts, Wellness and Human Performance, and Women’s Studies with masters degrees in Business Management, Education, and Special Education; the most popular majors being Business Administration and Education.
Southwest Minnesota State University also offers a reputable MBA program that offers concentrations in marketing, leadership, and the general business administration studies. Onsite or online classes are available to students. Though the graduate school does not currently have a student senate, there is an MBA student organization that students can participate in. The undergraduate and graduate business programs give full access to The Southwest Marketing Advisory Center where actual business research is conducted.
General Information
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Admission Office 1501 State Street Marshall, MN 56258-1598 (507) 537-6286 (800) 642-0684 Fax: (507) 537-7154 [email protected] Contact: LeAnn Thooft Director of Admissions |
Main Address 1501 State Street Marshall, MN 56258-1598 (507) 537-7021 www.smsu.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 6,114 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 506 Degree-seeking undergrads: 2,600 Graduate enrollment: 388 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $20 Online application fee: $20 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 72% Percent of students who return for sophomore year: 69% |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Agribusiness Operations A,B Arts, Visual & Performing Art – General B Biological & Biomedical Sciences Biology B Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting A,B Communications & Journalism Broadcast Journalism B Computer & Information Sciences Computer/Information Sciences – General B Education Art Teacher Education B English Language & Literature Creative Writing B Foreign Language & Literature Spanish B History History – General B Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences B Mathematics Mathematics – General B Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science B Parks, Recreation & Fitness Health/Physical Fitness B Philosophy & Religion Philosophy B Physical Sciences Chemistry B Psychology Psychology – General B Public Administration & Services Public Administration B Security & Protective Services Criminal Justice Studies B Social Sciences Political Science/Government B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Southwest Minnesota State University Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (507) 537-7678 |
| Website: | www.smsu.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.smsu.edu/admission/applyonline.cfm |
| Address: | 1501 State St, Marshall, MN 56258-5468 |
| Setting: | Town: Remote |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 7,058 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 45% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 16 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 5,603 (79% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $8,874 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $8,874 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 97% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,585 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Southwest Minnesota State University Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Southwest Minnesota State University.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | 4 | |||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 5 | 1 | ||
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 4 | 17 | 3 | ||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 4 | ||||
| Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 1 | ||||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | ||||
| History | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 2 | ||||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 2 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 1 | ||||
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
| Physical Sciences | 1 | ||||
| Psychology | 1 | ||||
| Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 2 | ||||
| Social Sciences | 2 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 3 | ||||
| Grand total | 4 | 4 | 57 | 4 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Southwest Minnesota State University and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $8,874 |
| Out-of-state | $8,874 |
| Books and supplies | $1,200 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
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| In-state | $8,190 |
| Out-of-state | $8,190 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 328 | 97% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 317 | 94% | $5,585 |
| Student loan aid | 238 | 70% | $7,324 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 1,555 | 23% | $5,641 |
| Federal student loans | 1,179 | 18% | $6,328 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Southwest Minnesota State University. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Southwest Minnesota State University students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
| Total | Male | Female | |
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| Number of applicants | 2,245 | 999 | 1,246 | Percent admitted | 100% | 65% | 64% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 13% | 14% | 13% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
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| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Southwest Minnesota State University Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 7,058 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 6,636 |
| Graduate enrollment | 422 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Southwest Minnesota State University Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
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