Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,982
Graduate Enrollment: 430
Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs
Highest degree awarded:
Graduate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Remote (in urban cluster more than 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Four-year, small, primarily residential
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medium full-time, inclusive, higher transfer-in
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 91.03%
Male/Female: 40% / 60% (2017)
First generation college students: 26.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 8.9% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 0.8% (2015)
Test scores for admission: Recommended
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 39.6% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 17.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 9.8% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 6.0% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 69.5%
Black: 8.3%
Hispanic: 6.6%
Asian: 2.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 3.5%
Non-resident alien: 6.8%
Unknown race: 1.8%
Black: 8.3%
Hispanic: 6.6%
Asian: 2.5%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.5%
2+ races: 3.5%
Non-resident alien: 6.8%
Unknown race: 1.8%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $20,989
In-State tuition: $9,482Out-of-State tuition: $9,482
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $9,026 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $3,010 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $9,026 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $3,010 (2022)
Average Family Income: $69,606 (2017)
Median Family Income: $51,572 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 10.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 14.9%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $20,500 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $217 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $9,266 |
| $30k-48k | $10,511 |
| $48k-75k | $13,621 |
| $75k-110k | $15,604 |
| $110k+ | $18,239 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 29%6-year graduation rate: 48%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 97.6% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $20,500 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $8,750 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $13,430 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $15,750 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 76.4% (2015) |
| @3 year | 80.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 87.5% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 53.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 57.3% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $40,827 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $47,093 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | Culinary Arts and Related Services. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Education, General. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Biology, General. | 16 | $26,250 | $249 | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Mathematics. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Applied Mathematics. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Health and Physical Education/Fitness. | 56 | $26,000 | $191 | $32,368 ($2,697) | $44,463 ($3,705) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Philosophy. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Chemistry. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Psychology, General. | 18 | $26,500 | $266 | $36,884 ($3,074) | $46,366 ($3,864) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 14 | $27,000 | $276 | $46,665 ($3,889) | |
| Bachelor's Degree | Social Work. | 14 | $41,423 ($3,452) | $44,189 ($3,682) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Political Science and Government. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Sociology. | 9 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Fine and Studio Arts. | 12 | $29,345 ($2,445) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Music. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 49 | $33,560 | $147 | $67,409 ($5,617) | $71,933 ($5,994) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 52 | $25,000 | $217 | $41,944 ($3,495) | $52,172 ($4,348) |
| Master's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 73 | $45,728 ($3,811) | $70,502 ($5,875) | ||
| Bachelor's Degree | Accounting and Related Services. | 12 | $65,096 ($5,425) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 17 | $22,900 | $228 | $41,772 ($3,481) | $58,124 ($4,844) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 5 | $48,745 ($4,062) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Marketing. | 20 | $23,425 | $209 | $41,637 ($3,470) | $50,032 ($4,169) |
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Business and Management. | 15 | $48,646 ($4,054) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Agricultural Public Services. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Plant Sciences. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | 5 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Communication and Media Studies. | 6 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | 3 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Computer Science. | 15 | ||||
| Master's Degree | Education, General. | 129 | $198 | $51,670 ($4,306) | $56,794 ($4,733) | |
| Graduate/Professional Certificate | Educational Administration and Supervision. | 10 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 11 | $30,542 | $264 | ||
| Master's Degree | Special Education and Teaching. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 57 | $27,000 | $233 | $38,539 ($3,212) | $40,505 ($3,375) |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 2 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 13 | $29,000 | $307 | $42,315 ($3,526) | |
| Master's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 17 | $62,199 ($5,183) | |||
| Bachelor's Degree | Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language. | 1 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | English Language and Literature, General. | 4 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies. | 4 | $35,600 ($2,967) | |||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 11 | ||||
| Bachelor's Degree | History. | 7 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $85,671Full time faculty: 49%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 16.0
School's endowment start of year: $13,864,000 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $16,274,000 (2022)