Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN · Town · 2,315 students
4
YearPublic
Town
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
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Location
Marshall, MN, 56258-5468 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
128 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$24,757
Out-of-state COA
$24,757
Avg net price
$15,291
Room & board
$11,028
In-state tuition
$10,361
Out-of-state tuition
$10,361
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$10,559
$30–48k
$11,175
$48–75k
$13,153
$75–110k
$18,283
$110k+
$20,701
Admissions
Admit rate
62%
Test policy
Test optional
SAT average
1050
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Essay Requirements
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Outcomes
Graduation rate
45%
1st-yr retention
74%
Transfer-out rate
36%
Consumer completion
47%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
43%
Transferred
35%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
22%
Median earnings (6yr)
$43,282
Median earnings (10yr)
$51,342
Median debt
$20,500
Monthly loan payment
$217
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,520–$25,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$31,500
Student Body
Men 33%Women 67%
16
:1
Student : Faculty ratio
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Pell grant recipients
12%
First-generation
27%
Median family income
$51,571
Independent students
25%
Avg age at entry
22.0
Part-time students
29%
Race & ethnicity
White
69%
Hispanic
9%
Black
9%
Asian
3%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
5%
Unknown
2%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$43,282
10 years after entry
$51,342
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Institutional
Endowment
$21M
Classification
Master's (Large)
Full-time faculty
52%
Avg faculty salary
$10,672/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,153
Federal loan rate
15%
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