At a glance
Average net price
$15,291
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
45.1%
Admission rate
62%
Undergrad size
2,315
In-state tuition
$10,361
Out-of-state tuition
$10,361
Cost of attendance
$24,757
Median earnings (10y)
$51,342
Admissions
- SAT average
- 1,050
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 73.7%
- Locale
- Town
Programs breakdown
18 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by social sciences (36%), trades & services (15%), business (14%).
- STEM7%
- Health14%
- Business14%
- Humanities & arts14%
- Social sciences36%
- Trades & services15%
- Education21.3%~494 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Business14.4%~333 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Health professions13.7%~316 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~205 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~172 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science4.8%~111 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Psychology4.8%~111 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Liberal arts4.6%~106 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~72 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Communication2.9%~67 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- History2.6%~61 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Agriculture2.6%~61 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Social sciences2.2%~50 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~50 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.9%~44 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~33 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~17 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~11 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
39 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General. | Master's | 194 | $49,470 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 151 | $63,193 | $33,560 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 83 | $38,735 | $25,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 80 | $37,319 | $27,000 |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | Bachelor's | 78 | $30,486 | $26,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Master's | 64 | $46,872 | — |
| Educational Administration and Supervision. | Graduate certificate | 52 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 46 | — | $29,000 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Bachelor's | 44 | — | $30,542 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 34 | $35,969 | $26,500 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections. | Bachelor's | 30 | — | $27,000 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 30 | $33,078 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 28 | $52,562 | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Associate's | 27 | — | — |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 26 | $36,831 | — |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 23 | — | $26,250 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 22 | $41,644 | $22,900 |
| Education, General. | Bachelor's | 21 | $28,700 | — |
| Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | Bachelor's | 21 | — | — |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 20 | $39,062 | $23,425 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 18 | — | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | Bachelor's | 16 | $38,927 | — |
| Fine and Studio Arts. | Bachelor's | 16 | — | — |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| History. | Bachelor's | 15 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 14 | — | — |
| Hospitality Administration/Management. | Bachelor's | 13 | — | — |
| Plant Sciences. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | Bachelor's | 11 | — | — |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Undergraduate certificate | 9 | — | — |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 7 | — | — |
| Culinary Arts and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 6 | — | — |
| Agricultural Public Services. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Southwest Minnesota State University
Southwest Minnesota State University is a mid-sized institution located in Marshall, Minnesota, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 2,315 undergraduate students in a town setting. The most popular fields of study include Education, Business, Health professions.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Southwest Minnesota State University — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $15,291 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $10,361 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $24,757 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 45.1%, a average completion outcome. 73.7% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $51,342 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Southwest Minnesota State University confers degrees and certificates across 18 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Education, Business, Health professions. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (36% of credentials), trades & services (15% of credentials), business (14% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Southwest Minnesota State University accepts 62% of applicants, making it moderately selective. Admitted students have an average SAT score around 1,050.
Location & campus
Set in Marshall, Minnesota (town), Southwest Minnesota State University draws students from across Minnesota and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Southwest Minnesota State University
Q.How much does Southwest Minnesota State University cost?
The average net price at Southwest Minnesota State University is $15,291 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $24,757.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University?
Southwest Minnesota State University has a 6-year graduation rate of 45.1% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into Southwest Minnesota State University?
Southwest Minnesota State University admits 62% of applicants, which is considered moderately selective.
Q.How much do Southwest Minnesota State University graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Southwest Minnesota State University graduate earns $51,342 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Southwest Minnesota State University?
Published tuition is $10,361 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Southwest Minnesota State University located?
Southwest Minnesota State University is located in Marshall, Minnesota (ZIP 56258).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Southwest Minnesota State University at their official website.