Southwest Minnesota State University
PublicMarshall, MN
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
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Where do you stand against Southwest Minnesota State University's numbers?
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Paying it back
"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
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
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
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.
What is out-of-state tuition at Southwest Minnesota State University?
For 2024-25, Southwest Minnesota State University's published tuition and required fees were $10,361 for out-of-state students and $10,361 for in-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
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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