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Southwest Minnesota State University

Tuition
10,304
Students
8,521
School Type
Public, 4-year or above
Size & Setting
Remote | Town

About

Overview

School Type

Public, 4-year or above

Students Enrolled

8,521

Graduation Rate

44%

Religious Affiliation

Not applicable


Admissions

Acceptance Rate68.94%

Apply

2,630

Accepted

1,813

Attend

368

Application Fee

Undergraduate

$20

Graduate

$30

Test Scores

Sat Range

N/A

Act Range

17 - 23

Application Requirements

  • High school transcript

    Not Applicable

  • High school GPA

    Required

  • Recommendation letter

    Not Applicable

  • Admissions test (SAT or ACT)

    Not Applicable

  • TOEFL (international students)

    Required

  • Completion of college prep program

    Not Applicable

  • Demonstration of competencies

    Not Applicable

Cost & Aid

Annual Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate

In-State

$10,304

Out-of-State

$10,304

Financial Aid & Student Loans

Financial Aid (Average)

Federal Grants

$5,077

State/Local Grants

$4,114

Institutional/Scholarships

$3,755

Graduate

In-State

$10,052

Out-of-State

$10,052

Student Loans (Average)

Federal Loans

N/A

Other Loans

$9,209

Other Annual Estimated Costs

Food & Housing

$10,666

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Personal Expenses

$3,542

Financial Aid Resources

Financial Aid

Stressed about all the money talk? Review our tips on financial aid, including scholarships, grants and all the other ways you can help cover school costs.

Paying for College Through the Military

Can't decide between college and the Military? Good news: You don't have to. Learn how the Military can help support — and pay for — your education, from the GI Bill to ROTC.

Programs for Service Members and Veterans

Post-9/11 GI Bill (Students Receiving)

22

Average Assistance

$7,124

DoD Tuition Assistance (Students Receiving)

4

Average Assistance

$3,125

Academics

Graduation Rate44%

Student Faculty Ratio32:1

Most Popular Undergraduate Majors

  • Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Exercise Science and Kinesiology
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Most Popular Graduate Programs

  • Education, General
  • Business Administration and Management, General
  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
  • Special Education and Teaching, General
  • Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance

Student Body

Students Enrolled8,521

Undergraduate

7,913

Graduate

608

Full-Time

26%

Part-Time

74%

Campus Life

Sports

Men's

  • Football
  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Baseball
  • Wrestling
  • Basketball

Women's

  • Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)
  • Soccer
  • Swimming and Diving (combined)
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Student Services

  • Meal Plan

    Yes

  • Counseling Services

    Yes

  • Remedial Services

    No

  • Work-Study

    Yes

  • Placement Services

    Yes

  • Study Abroad

    Yes

  • Weekend/Evening Classes

    Yes

  • On-campus day care for student's children

    Yes