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Southwest Minnesota State University

Marshall, Minnesota · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$43,282

Acceptance Rate

69%

Graduation Rate

42%

Annual Tuition

$10,304

At a Glance

Total Students

2,045

Retention Rate

70%

Faculty Ratio

16

Financial Aid

15%

Median Debt

$20,500

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Southwest Minnesota State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 68.9%. The university has a student body of 2,045. The average in-state tuition is $10,304. The retention rate is 69.6%, and the graduation rate is 42.1%.

One year after graduation, alumni earn $44,949, with earnings of $43,282 after five years and $51,342 after ten years. The median debt for students is $20,500, and 15.3% of students receive financial aid.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$45k

1 YEAR

$43k

5 YEARS

$51k

10 YEARS

Top 58% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Southwest Minnesota State University alumni earn a median of $44,949. Five years after graduation, median earnings decrease slightly to $43,282. However, ten years after graduation, median earnings increase to $51,342. The median debt for graduates is $20,500.

Southwest Minnesota State University has a 68.9% acceptance rate and a 42.1% graduation rate. The retention rate is 69.6%. The in-state tuition is $10,304, and 15.3% of students receive financial aid.

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Campus Location

Marshall, Minnesota

Marshall, MN 56258-5468

Southwest Minnesota State University is located in Marshall, Minnesota. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Southwest Minnesota State University has an acceptance rate of 68.9%.