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Southwest Minnesota State University

Marshall, MN

Overview

Southwest Minnesota State University is a public institution located in Marshall, MN. It has a total enrollment of 8,214 students.

7,735
Undergrads
479
Grad Students
62.2%
Acceptance
53.0%
Grad Rate
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SMSU student center
Academics
16.0 : 1
Student-Faculty Ratio
74.0%
Retention Rate (Full-Time)
53.0%
6-Year Graduation Rate
38.0%
4-Year Graduation Rate
7,735
Undergraduate Enrollment
479
Graduate Enrollment
Admissions
62.2%
Acceptance Rate
3.20
Average GPA
Test Optional
Test Policy
$20
Application Fee
Test Score Range
ACT Composite

1623

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Financial Aid & Costs
Estimated Annual Cost

$21,242

Tuition + Room & Board + Books (before financial aid)
Cost Breakdown

Tuition (In-State)

$8,840

Room & Board

$11,202

Books & Supplies

$1,200

Out-of-State Tuition

$8,840

Financial Aid
94%
Receiving Aid
43%
Pell Grant Recipients
$8,674
Avg Grant (recipients)
$7,627
Avg Federal Loan
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Campus Life
Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

1,049 beds

Housing Guarantee

Data not available

Dining

Meal Plan Available

No

Meal Plan Type

Data not available

Athletics
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Quick Facts

Type

Public

Undergraduate Enrollment

7,735

Acceptance Rate

62%

Graduation Rate

53%

In-State Cost

$20,042

Out-of-State Cost

$20,042

Visit Website

smsu.edu

Marshall, MN 56258-5468

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