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Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN · Public · Remote town · Website
- Admission rate
- 62%
- Accessible
- Average net price
- $16,501
- per year, after aid
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Median earnings
- $52,551
- 10 years after enrolling
Summary
Southwest Minnesota State University is a public college in Marshall, MN with 2,315 undergraduates. It admits 62% of applicants, and admitted students average 1050 on the SAT. The average net price after aid is $16,501 per year ($11,840 for families earning under $30,000). 49% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $52,551 ten years after enrolling.
public college
Admissions
- Admission rate
- 62%
- Fall 2024
- Testing policy
- Test optional
- Fall 2024
- Applicants
- 2,630
- Fall 2023
- Admitted
- 1,813
- Fall 2023
- Yield
- 20%
- of admitted students enrolled
Middle 50% of admitted students (Fall 2024). A quarter scored below the band and a quarter above.
ACT Composite16–23
136
What Southwest Minnesota State University looks at
As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).
- High school recordConsidered
- High school GPARequired
- College-prep courseworkConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Essay or personal statementConsidered
- RecommendationsConsidered
- Demonstrated competenciesConsidered
- Legacy statusNot considered
- Work experienceConsidered
- English proficiency testRequired
Cost
- Cost of attendance
- $26,241
- sticker price, per year
- In-state tuition
- $10,918
- Out-of-state tuition
- $10,918
Net price by family income
Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.
- $0–30k$11,840
- $30–48k$13,458
- $48–75k$13,651
- $75–110k$18,518
- $110k+$23,257
Get a personal estimate with Southwest Minnesota State University's net price calculator
Outcomes
- Graduation rate
- 49%
- Freshman retention
- 74%
- Median earnings
- $52,551
- 10 yrs after enrolling
- Median debt
- $18,750
- at graduation
Students
- Undergraduates
- 2,315
- Student–faculty ratio
- 16:1
- Receive Pell grants
- 14%
- White69%
- Hispanic9%
- Black9%
- Asian3%
Southwest Minnesota State University FAQ
What is Southwest Minnesota State University's acceptance rate?+
Southwest Minnesota State University admits 62% of applicants, which makes it accessible.
What ACT score do you need for Southwest Minnesota State University?+
The middle 50% ACT composite range for admitted students is 16–23.
Is Southwest Minnesota State University test optional?+
Test optional (considered if submitted).
How many students apply to Southwest Minnesota State University?+
In Fall 2023, 2,630 students applied to Southwest Minnesota State University and 1,813 were admitted; 368 enrolled.
Does Southwest Minnesota State University consider legacy status?+
No. Southwest Minnesota State University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).
Does Southwest Minnesota State University require an essay?+
Southwest Minnesota State University reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).
How much does Southwest Minnesota State University cost?+
The sticker cost of attendance is $26,241 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $16,501.
What is Southwest Minnesota State University's graduation rate?+
49% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.
Sources
- Admission rate, test scores, cost, students, and outcomes: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15. Admissions figures are for Fall 2024, costs for 2024-25, and earnings are measured in 2023.
- Applicants, admitted, yield, and admission factors: IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023), Fall 2023.
- IPEDS unit ID 175078 · How we use this data
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