Southwest Minnesota State University is a public university located in Marshall, Minnesota, United States. Established in 1964, SMSU is accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and the Higher Learning Commission.

Highlights

University Type Public
Campus Setting Small City
UG Application Portal Official website
Annual Endowment USD 2.7 million+
Student Retention Rate 69%
Work-Study Program Yes
Mode of Programs Full time; Part-time; Online
Campus Housing Capacity 1,023
Annual Cost of Attendance USD 16,380
Average Estimated Salary USD 42,100
Admission Helpdesk 507-537-6206 | registration@smsu.edu

Programs, Campus & Residence

  • The university offers over 50 undergraduate and 5 graduate programs through its many colleges.
  • The most popular majors are – Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; Education; Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies; and Psychology.
  • SMSU has 8 residence halls providing on-campus housing to freshmen at 84% of the student population.

Southwest Minnesota State University Admission Process

Intake Seasons Undergraduate – Fall – Sep 1

Admission Requirements 

  • Transcripts, LOR, SOP
  • Test Scores - SAT/ACT/GMAT/GRE
  • English Proficiency Test Score –
    • TOEFL – 500 (paper based test); 173 (computer test); 61 (iBT)
    • IELTS – 5.5
  • Application Fee – USD 20
  • Additional Requirements – Resume, Personal Essay

Applications for international students for both the undergraduate and graduate programs on the official website.

Cost of Attendance & Financial Aids

  • The average need based scholarship offered is of USD 5,684.
  • 67% of students receive some form of financial aid.

Southwest Minnesota State University Cost of Attendance

Expenses Cost in USD
Tuition and Fees 8,619
Room and Board 7,761
Books and Supplies Not Reported
Miscellaneous Not Reported

The university has an alumni network who enjoy few benefits such as acquaintance with fellow alumni, encourage and coordinate alumni activities and many more.