Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN · Public · 2,315 undergrads (small, town) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $10,559 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $11,175 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $13,153 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $18,283 |
| Over $110,000 | $20,701 |
| All incomes (average) | $15,291 |
Sticker tuition: $10,361 in-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 62%
- Average SAT
- 1050
- Median ACT
- —
- Students with Pell grants
- 12%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 45%
- Freshman retention
- 74%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $51,342
- Median debt at graduation
- $20,500
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Education22%
Business18%
Health & Nursing12%
Kinesiology & Sports Science8%
Psychology6%
Computer Science3%
Criminal Justice3%
History2%
Agriculture2%
Visual & Performing Arts2%
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