Southwest Minnesota State University
Public university · Marshall, MN · 2,315 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
62%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
16–23
Average net price
$16,501
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$26,241
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
48%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Southwest Minnesota State University?
Southwest Minnesota State University accepts about 62 of every 100 applicants (62%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
On the ACT, the middle half scored 16–23.
The latest federal data says Southwest Minnesota State University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Southwest Minnesota State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Southwest Minnesota State University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $26,241 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $16,501 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $10,918 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$10,918
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$10,918
- Room & board$11,470
- Total cost of attendance$26,241
- Average net price after grants$16,501
Popular majors
Education, Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Parks, Recreation & Fitness, Public Administration & Social Work.
Southwest Minnesota State University FAQ
- What is Southwest Minnesota State University's acceptance rate?
- 62% — moderately selective.
- What ACT score do you need for Southwest Minnesota State University?
- Admitted students' middle 50% range is 16–23.
- Is Southwest Minnesota State University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Southwest Minnesota State University is test-optional (scores are considered if you send them), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Southwest Minnesota State University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Southwest Minnesota State University cost?
- About $26,241 a year before aid; $16,501 on average after grants.
- What is Southwest Minnesota State University's FAFSA school code?
- 002375. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Southwest Minnesota State University receives your information.
- What is Southwest Minnesota State University's graduation rate?
- 48% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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