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Southwest Minnesota State University

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Marshall, MN

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Southwest Minnesota State University is a public small school in Marshall, MN, enrolling about 2,315 undergraduates. It's not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, admitting about 62% of applicants. Among reported majors, Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing shows the strongest outcomes -- $83,735/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate62%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT range16–23
Undergrads2,315
Yield (admits who enroll)23%
Next deadlineRolling admission

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$24,757
4-year grad rate45%
Median earnings, 10yr out$51,342

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans15%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out66%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$59,824/yr
Marketing$58,574/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$55,559/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$47,219/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$43,904/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$83,735/yr
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services
Criminal Justice and Corrections$64,654/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$54,554/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$47,249/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$45,467/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,087
Typical room charge$5,578
Typical board charge$4,090

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPARequired
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsConsidered, not required

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is Southwest Minnesota State University's acceptance rate?

Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, MN admits approximately 62% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What ACT score do I need for Southwest Minnesota State University?

Admitted students at Southwest Minnesota State University typically score between 16–23 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does Southwest Minnesota State University cost?

Southwest Minnesota State University's total cost of attendance is reported at $24,757 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does Southwest Minnesota State University require students to live on campus?

No -- Southwest Minnesota State University doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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