Southwest Minnesota State University

Marshall, MN · Public · Graduate degree-granting

Southwest Minnesota State University, based in Marshall, Minnesota, is a public institution, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. With 2,315 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $51,342 ten years after enrollment, which is 26% above the national median of $40,747. Regarding student success, the graduation rate is 44.6%. Mmedian graduate debt is $20,500, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 2.5x. The average net price after financial aid is $15,291 per year. The most popular programs include Education, Registered Nursing, Teacher Education, Business Administration & Management, and Sports & Fitness.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$51,342
Graduation Rate
44.6%
Median Debt
$20,500
Average Net Price
$15,291
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.84x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
2.5x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
2,315
Admission Rate
62.2%
Average SAT
1050
Retention Rate
73.7%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$10,361
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,361
Pell Grant Rate
12.1%
Federal Loan Rate
15.4%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$10,559
Income $30K–$48K
$11,175
Income $48K–$75K
$13,153
Income $110K+
$20,701

Student Demographics

Women
59.8%
White
69.4%
Black
8.6%
Hispanic
8.6%
Asian
2.7%
Two or More Races
3.9%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
65.9%

Accreditations

Programs (48)

Bachelor (29)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing $83,735 70
Teacher Education $43,904 42
Sports & Fitness $54,554 38
Business Administration & Management $55,559 38
Secondary Education $47,219 24
Special Education Not reported 21
Accounting Not reported 16
Education Not reported 15
Social Work $45,467 15
Psychology $47,249 14
Criminal Justice & Corrections $64,654 14
Biology Not reported 13
Fine Arts Not reported 11
Finance $59,824 11
Marketing $58,574 11
Computer Science Not reported 9
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 9
Cognitive Psychology Not reported 8
Drama & Theater Arts Not reported 8
History Not reported 8
Agricultural Business Not reported 7
Natural Resources Conservation Not reported 7
Communications Not reported 6
Radio, Television & Film Not reported 6
Hospitality Management Not reported 6
English Language & Literature Not reported 5
Plant Sciences Not reported 4
Culinary Arts and Related Services Not reported 4
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language Not reported 4

Master (4)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Education $60,873 99
Business Administration & Management $68,009 41
Secondary Education $67,751 13
Special Education Not reported 8

Associate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Liberal Arts & Sciences Not reported 20

Graduate Certificate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Educational Administration Not reported 25

Undergraduate Certificate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Secondary Education Not reported 7
Show 12 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Agricultural Public Services Bachelor 2
Applied Mathematics Bachelor 2
Philosophy Bachelor 2
Political Science Bachelor 2
Sociology Bachelor 2
Secondary Education Graduate Certificate 1
Mathematics Bachelor 1
Sports & Fitness Undergraduate Certificate 1
Music Bachelor 1
Accounting Undergraduate Certificate 1
Entrepreneurship Undergraduate Certificate 1
Human Resources Management Undergraduate Certificate 1

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