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Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MNPublicTown Setting
Less Selective • 62% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Southwest Minnesota State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Marshall, MN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 2.3K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 62%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
2.3K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
62% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT ReadingNot Reported
SAT MathNot Reported
ACT Composite16 - 23
1typical 50% range36
62%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Health Sciences14% of degrees
Social Sciences5% of degrees
Biological Sciences1% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,735
Earnings 5yr: $84,871
Debt: $33,560
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $68,009
Earnings 5yr: $82,960
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,751
Earnings 5yr: $65,273
Debt: N/A
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,654
Earnings 5yr: $53,479
Debt: $27,000
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,873
Earnings 5yr: $59,053
Debt: N/A
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,824
Earnings 5yr: $62,403
Debt: $22,900
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,574
Earnings 5yr: $54,828
Debt: $23,425
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,559
Earnings 5yr: $62,733
Debt: $25,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $54,554
Earnings 5yr: $49,713
Debt: $26,000
Psychology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,249
Earnings 5yr: $50,996
Debt: $26,500
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $47,219
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $29,000
Social Work.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $45,467
Earnings 5yr: $47,740
Debt: N/A
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $43,904
Earnings 5yr: $47,061
Debt: $27,000
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $68,179
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $55,400
Debt: N/A
Hospitality Administration/Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $50,720
Debt: N/A
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: $49,740
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Agricultural Business and Management.
Credential: Associate's Degree
Earnings 4yr: N/A
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$15,291
In-State Tuition$10,361
Out-of-State Tuition$10,361
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
12%
Pell Grants
15%
Take Loans
66%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$43,282
+19% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$51,342
Completion Signals
45%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
74%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$14,250
Est. Monthly Payment
$154/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
33%
Men67%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 33% men and 67% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
27%
Part-Time Share
29%
Avg Family Income
$60,257
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