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ACT
18/24
Estimated Cost
$20,776
Financial Aid
$9,248
Students
5,000 - 9,999
About Southwest Minnesota State University
Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) is a public, four-year university that is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. It is located in Marshall, Minnesota, United States, a city of 13,680 people. The school has a full-time enrollment of approximately 3,700 students and employs 148 faculty members. It is divided into two major colleges, the College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences, and the College of Business, Education, and Professional Studies. SMSU is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.
Southwest Minnesota State University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#1053 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Minnesota
#34 of 110
2024 Best Public Colleges in Minnesota
#11 of 43
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at Southwest Minnesota State University is Education followed by Business Management, Parks & Recreation, Agriculture and Liberal Arts.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Southwest Minnesota State University within four or six years.