Southwest Minnesota State University
Acceptance
62%
Avg SAT
1050
In-State
$10,361
Grad Rate (4yr)
30%
Retention
74%
Earnings
$51,342
AI Overview
Southwest Minnesota State University brings a personal touch to career-focused education in rural Marshall, where agriculture and business programs shine. The tight-knit campus culture—powered by small class sizes and accessible professors—attracts self-motivated students who want hands-on experience without getting lost in the crowd. A standout feature: direct pipelines into Minnesota's robust agricultural industry through internships and partnerships with local farms and agribusinesses, giving graduates a competitive edge in this growing field.
AI-generated interpretation, separate from the federal statistics on this page · refreshed Mar 2026
SAT Score Range
ACT Score Range
ACT data not available
In-State Tuition
$10,361
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,361
Room & Board
$11,028
Average Net Price
$15,291
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants & scholarships
Receive Pell Grants
12%
Take Federal Loans
15%
Median Debt at Graduation
$20,500
6-Year Graduation Rate
1st Year Retention Rate
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
$51,342Median Debt
At graduation for completers
$20,500Top Programs by Earnings
Bachelor's degree graduatesRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
70 graduates
$83,735
4 yrs after graduation
Criminal Justice and Corrections
14 graduates
$64,654
4 yrs after graduation
Finance and Financial Management Services
11 graduates
$59,824
4 yrs after graduation
Marketing
11 graduates
$58,574
4 yrs after graduation
Business Administration, Management and Operations
38 graduates
$55,559
4 yrs after graduation
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness
38 graduates
$54,554
4 yrs after graduation
Psychology, General
14 graduates
$47,249
4 yrs after graduation
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
24 graduates
$47,219
4 yrs after graduation
Social Work
15 graduates
$45,467
4 yrs after graduation
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
42 graduates
$43,904
4 yrs after graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard
Available Programs
50+ programsAnd 38 more programs available
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