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Southwest Minnesota State University is a public four-year university located in Marshall, Minnesota. It is a part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. SMSU has a full-time enrollment of more than 3,000 students and employs over 145 faculty members. Southwest Minnesota State University has been ranked the No.1 college nine times by the U.S. News and World Report.
The university's athletic teams are nicknamed the Mustangs. They compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conferenc, which is a part of NCAA Division II. The Mustang Rugby Club participates in the Minnesota Rugby Union. They won the Minnesota Division III Championship in 2002.
Southwest Minnesota State is located in Marshall, MN (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Southwest Minnesota State is the Master's degree.
The school is known for its programs in business and management and education and teaching.
Southwest Minnesota State does not offer open admission.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Southwest Minnesota State had 6,073 enrolled students in 2007-2008.
The school offers students meal plans. Southwest Minnesota State values student athletics, and belongs to the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Southwest Minnesota State University is to provide 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."
More complete details are provided below.
Southwest Minnesota State University
1501 State St
Marshall, MN 56258-5468
General Phone: (507) 537-7021
http://www.southwestmsu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 205 | education, elementary school teaching, special ed, physical education teaching, math teaching, health teaching, English teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 184 | business management, management sciences, marketing, accounting, finance, non-profit management |
| Liberal Arts | 54 | history, creative writing, sociology, political science, English, Spanish language, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 30 | health and physical education |
| Media | 22 | radio and television, communication studies |
| Family and Social Work | 20 | social work, public administration |
| Therapy and Counseling | 17 | psychology |
| Science | 17 | biology, chemistry |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and safety |
| Art Studies | 13 | art studies |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 13 | computer science |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 7 | environmental science |
| Agricultural Science and Management | 6 | agricultural operations |
| Religion and Philosophy | 6 | philosophy |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Hospitality | 1 | restaurant and food services management |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwest Minnesota State in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 443 | 40 |
| Master's degree | 169 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Southwest Minnesota State had a total enrollment of 6,073 students (3,673 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 48% |
| Women | 52% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 94% |
| Graduate | 6% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 76% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 14% |
| (Foreign Students) | 5% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 41% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 70% |
| (International Students) | 13% |
| South Dakota | 6% |
| Iowa | 5% |
| Wisconsin | 2% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 14 % |
Southwest Minnesota State offers campus housing for 1,010 of its 3,673 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Marshall, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 15 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,722 | 1,311 | 76% | 508 | 39% |
| Men | 853 | 637 | 75% | 246 | 39% |
| Women | 869 | 674 | 78% | 262 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 19 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | recommended |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 84% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,696 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,696 |
| Room and board | $ 5,984 |
| Room charge | $ 3,484 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,500 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,746 |
Financial Aid:
Southwest Minnesota State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 237500)
Southwest Minnesota State has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 44 | 32 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 15 | 10 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 7 | 11 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $87,147 | 14 | $76,465 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 23 | $69,329 | 17 | $66,379 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 20 | $61,403 | 20 | $57,468 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 66 | $72,445 | 53 | $64,688 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Basketball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 118 | 74 | 192 |
| Football | 71 | 0 | 71 |
| Baseball | 27 | 0 | 27 |
| Basketball | 11 | 10 | 21 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 64 | 73 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Restaurant/Food Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
History, General
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Radio and Television
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Southwest Minnesota State Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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