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Southwest Minnesota State is located in Marshall, Minnesota (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 education and teaching.
Southwest Minnesota State does not offer open admission. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.
Southwest Minnesota State has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school had 6,126 enrolled students in 2005. Southwest Minnesota State has a large minority student population.
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
General Phone: (507) 537-7021
Admissions Phone: (507) 537-6286
Financial Aid Phone: (507) 537-6281
http://www.southwestmsu.edu
Southwest Minnesota State awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 387 | education, elementary school teaching, speech teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, math teaching, art education, biology teaching, special ed, ... |
| Business And Management | 141 | business management, accounting, marketing, management sciences, non-profit management |
| Liberal Arts | 49 | history, creative writing, sociology, political science, English, general studies, Spanish language |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 30 | health and physical education |
| Family And Social Work | 19 | social work, public administration |
| Science | 17 | biology, chemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 13 | psychology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 11 | computer science |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 7 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Media | 6 | communication studies |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 4 | environmental science |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 4 | agricultural operations |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Music | 2 | music |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 2 | drama |
| Hospitality | 1 | hotel management |
Number of programs and degrees for Southwest Minnesota State in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 396 | 39 |
| Master's degree | 299 | 3 |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 3 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Southwest Minnesota State had a total enrollment of 6,126 students (4,045 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 49% |
| Women | 51% |
| Full-Time | 98% |
| Part-Time | 2% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 92% |
| Graduate | 8% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 36% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 59% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 38% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 13% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 62% |
| South Dakota | 10% |
| Foreign countries | 4% |
| Iowa | 4% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| Wisconsin | 1% |
| North Dakota | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
Southwest Minnesota State offers campus housing for 823 of its 4,045 (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 | 1,750 | 1,327 | 76% | 568 | 43% |
| Men | 812 | 676 | 83% | 281 | 42% |
| Women | 938 | 651 | 69% | 287 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
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 SAT | 6% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 92% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (507) 537-6286
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,854 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,854 |
| Room and board | $ 5,120 |
| Room charge | $ 2,892 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,228 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,094 |
Financial Aid:
Southwest Minnesota State participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 237500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (507) 537-6281
Southwest Minnesota State has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 23 | $73,458 | 5 | $66,910 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 24 | $58,941 | 18 | $58,349 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 17 | $50,501 | 22 | $49,717 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 3 | $34,315 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 66 | $61,134 | 48 | $53,783 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Basketball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 83 | 51 | 134 |
| Football | 45 | 0 | 45 |
| Basketball | 13 | 8 | 21 |
| Baseball | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| All Other Sports | 11 | 43 | 54 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, 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
Biology Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
HOSPITALITY
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Health and Physical Education, General
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
(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 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing 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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