Published
January 22, 2013
This article discusses important factors to consider when evaluating and choosing a liberal arts college.Southwest Minnesota State University is a four-year public university offering a high quality education in the liberal arts and professions to prepare you for a life that is successful both personally and professionally. SMSU offers four master's programs in addition to its 43 undergraduate programs. Our campus, located in Marshall, MN, has completely inter-connected academic buildings, covers 216 acres, and has seen over $130 million spent on campus enhancements over the past 7 years. If you are looking for a campus that offers small class sizes (average 27!), big opportunities (99% placement!), for a minimal cost (all students receive in-state tuition!), then contact us and find out why SMSU is where you belong!
School Overview: | Southwest Minnesota State University | |
| County | Lyon County, MN | |
| Title IV Eligible | Yes | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | |
| Institution Level | 4 or more years | |
| Institution Control | Public | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 143 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 6,781 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 2,505 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 4,276 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 6,359 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 422 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 2% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 3% |
| % Black | 2% | 6% |
| % White | 93% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $8,074 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $8,074 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 70% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 440-525 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 420-540 | 460-573 |
| SAT Writing (25-75%) | 410-500 | 440-570 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 17-23 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 18-24 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 19-24 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- The Southwest Minnesota State University provides high quality liberal arts, professional, and technical programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Southwest Minnesota State University is dedicated to excellence in teaching and to preparing students to be life-long learners in a changing global, social, and natural environment. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of people in its service region. This commitment is reflected in the curricula, cultural enrichment programs, cooperative relationships with other regional institutions, and in service and research contributions to both the public and private sectors of the region.
- Outstanding facilities include the SMSU Library, Planetarium, Student Center and Conference Centers, and the Recreation/Athletic Facility, which features a fieldhouse with seating for 4,0000, al multi-purpose room, and a weight-training and fitness room.
- The campus of Southwest Minnesota State University is located in Marshall, Minnesota (population 13,446), a growth center in the 19-county, southwestern Minnesota area with a regional population of approximately 250,000. Students enjoy the comforts of a medium sized city, with many amentiies found in larger areas. Marshall has positioned itself for growth over the next few years with the addition of the Southwest Amateur Sports Center and the Minnesota Emergency Response and Industrial Training center construction and expansion.
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