Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN · Public · 2,315 undergraduates
Median earnings after attending
$53K
In-state tuition
$11K
Out-of-state tuition
$11K
Graduation rate
48%
Acceptance rate
62%
Median debt
$12K
Borrowing rate
14%
Earnings (all students)
$46K
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Institution profile
| Highest degree offered | Graduate/Doctoral |
|---|---|
| Predominant degree | Bachelor's |
| Setting | Town: Very small |
| Region | Plains |
| ZIP | 56258-5468 |
Financial overview
Published cost
$26K
Federal aid / UG
$1K
Est. net price
$25K
At a glance
| SAT average | 1050 |
|---|---|
| ACT composite (median) | — |
| First-year retention | 74% |
| SAT reading & writing (median) | 433 |
| Undergraduate composition | 69% White · 9% Black · 9% Hispanic · 3% Asian |
| Official website | www.smsu.edu/ |
Figures come from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and describe students who received federal aid. Statistics describe populations, not individuals — use them as one input among many.
Fields of study with published earnings
| Major | median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | $63K | $12K |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | $42K | — |
| Marketing. | $39K | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management. | $39K | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | $39K | $14K |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | $37K | $18K |
| Accounting and Related Services. | $37K | — |
| Psychology, General. | $36K | $21K |
| Social Work. | $33K | $20K |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | $30K | $20K |
| Education, General. | $29K | $27K |
Compare with similar colleges in — MN
| College | In-state tuition | Graduation rate | Median debt | median earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | $18K | 85% | $15K | $74K |
| Minnesota State University-Mankato | $10K | 56% | $14K | $62K |
| University of Minnesota-Duluth | $15K | 64% | $14K | $68K |
| Normandale Community College | $7K | — | $7K | $55K |
| Century College | $7K | — | $8K | $53K |
| Metropolitan State University | $10K | 46% | $13K | $66K |
| Minneapolis Community and Technical College | $6K | — | $10K | $45K |
| Winona State University | $11K | 59% | $14K | $63K |
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