Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN
6,451
Students
8,732
Avg. Financial Aid
Minimal
Admission Difficulty
Small town
Setting
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Southwest Minnesota State University is a Comprehensive institution located in Marshall, MN, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1501 State Street
Marshall, MN 56258
United States
Marshall, MN 56258
United States
Contact
Mr. Andrew Hlubeck
Director of Admissions
Email: andrew.hlubek@smsu.edu
Phone: 507-537-6286
Fax: 507-537-7145
Director of Admissions
Email: andrew.hlubek@smsu.edu
Phone: 507-537-6286
Fax: 507-537-7145
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Agribusiness |
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| Agricultural Business And Management |
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| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biology/biological Sciences |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting |
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| Business Administration And Management |
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| Finance |
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| Hotel/motel Administration |
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| Management Sciences And Quantitative Methods Related |
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| Marketing/marketing Management |
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| Nonprofit Management |
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| Restaurant/food Services Management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Radio And Television |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science |
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| Information Technology |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education |
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| Biology Teacher Education |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education |
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| Education |
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| Elementary Education |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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| Health Teacher Education |
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| Kindergarten/preschool Education |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education |
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| Music Teacher Education |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education |
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| Special Education |
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| Speech Teacher Education |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| Creative Writing |
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| English |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Spanish |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-dentistry Studies |
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| Pre-veterinary Studies |
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| Premedical Studies |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History |
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| Legal Professions And Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Pre-law Studies |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Health And Physical Education/fitness |
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| Kinesiology And Exercise Science |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Psychology |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Public Administration |
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| Social Work |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration |
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| Criminal Justice/safety |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Political Science And Government |
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| Sociology |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts |
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| Dramatic/theater Arts And Stagecraft Related |
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| Music |
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| Music Management |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,839
Applied
6,451
Enrolled
Female Admissions
929
Females Applied
Not Reported
Females Accepted
0%
Male Admissions
910
Males Applied
Not Reported
Males Accepted
Applying
20
Application Fee
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 3 Other requirements exist (see below) |
| Required for some programs |
Interview |
| Other requirements: | Top half of graduating class or 21 ACT |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | September 1st | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | September 1st | Not reported |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score Accepted | 25th Percentile
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75th Percentile
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| ACT Composite | 21 | 19 | 23 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
8,619
In-state
8,619
Out-of-state
Fees
7,761
Room & board
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
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| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Senior Citizens Employees |
Financial Aid
8,732
Avg. Financial Aid Package
8,996
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
3,873
Avg. Loan Aid
2,741
Avg. Grant Aid
5,081
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
49%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
18%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
6,451
Total undergrad students
1%
International Students
21%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.3% |
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| Black or African American | 4.03% |
| White or Caucasian | 86.23% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.93% |
| Asian | 2.46% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.04% |
| Other | 0.16% |
Gender
Male (42.4%)
Female (57.6%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
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| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 40% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Red Cross Blood Drive, Fall Fest (homecoming) and Hawaiian Night
Red Cross Blood Drive, Fall Fest (homecoming) and Hawaiian Night
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Society of Leadership and Success, Family and Child Educators (FACE), Habitat for Humanity and Education Minnesota Student Program
Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), Society of Leadership and Success, Family and Child Educators (FACE), Habitat for Humanity and Education Minnesota Student Program
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | Division 2 | |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Football | |
Division 2 | |
| Golf | No | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | |
No | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | No | No |
| Softball | |
No | No |
| Tennis | |
No | No |
| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | Division 2 | |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | |
No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
Division 2 | |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | Division 2 | |
| Ice Hockey | No | No | No |
| Racquetball | |
No | No |
| Soccer | No | Division 2 | |
| Softball | |
Division 2 | |
| Tennis | |
Division 2 | |
| Volleyball | |
Division 2 | |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
194
Total Faculty
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 108
Part-time - 86
Male - 89
Female - 105