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Founded in 1963, Southwest Minnesota State University. is a Public college. Located in Minnesota, which is a city setting in Minnesota, the campus itself is Town. The campus is home to 7,007 full time undergraduate students, and 488 full time graduate students.
The Southwest Minnesota State University Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 16:1. There are 102 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Southwest Minnesota State University include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.
Admissions at SMSU are considered Selective, with ,15% of all applicants being admitted.
In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 26 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.
0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.
We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Southwest Minnesota State University.
53 Students rated on-campus housing 3.6 stars. 13 % gave the school a 5.0.
43 Students rated off-campus housing 3.6 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.
60 Students rated campus food 2.9 stars. 8 % gave the school a 5.0.
63 Students rated campus facilities 4.2 stars. 37 % gave the school a 5.0.
63 Students rated class size 4.4 stars. 60 % gave the school a 5.0.
62 Students rated school activities 3.8 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.
62 Students rated local services 3.8 stars. 35 % gave the school a 5.0.
63 Students rated academics 4.1 stars. 40 % gave the school a 5.0.
14 Students rated Southwest Minnesota State University
SMSU is a great place to be! The professors are always here to help, and they know you as a person not a number. We have lots of services on campus to help you prepare for life after college and adjust to life on campus. There are many amazing clubs to join and things to do as well.
I feel really happy with the education I am getting at SMSU. SMSU costs a reasonable amount (around $8,000 a semester) and you definitely get your money's worth at SMSU. The class sizes are small (about 20 students) so you really get to know your classes. Also, your professors care about getting to know you as well. They have always been very friendly when I come to them for help. Also, even though the college is small there are many different clubs or opportunities for students to get involved. SMSU is also well-known for their outstanding education program. I would definitely recommend SMSU to education majors. Overall, SMSU has a very safe and friendly campus where you get a great education.
The campus is just small enough you won't get lost and just big enough to meet new people every week. Classes are small and intimate, you get to know your classmates and prof really well. Dorm life is good because there is truly a community and tuns of things people do together. Different groups and people will host events and activities each week, there are also many many clubs you can join.
I believe that there is a wonderful atmosphere on the SMSU campus. The Faculty seems to genuinely care for the students and their success. Marshall doesn't always have a lot to do but there is almost always something going on on campus. There are lots of clubs and organizations to be a part of on campus.
The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Southwest Minnesota State University is 54%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.
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My classmates are very outgoing and willing to help others.
Students and teachers
The small classes and how easy it is to get one on one time with your professors.
I wish I had more instuction in to how to study for certain kinds of classes. Studiying for classes that are simply recall of facts versus classes that deal in processes require different study skills.
Lack of motivation
A person who knows how to study. A person who likes participating.
The small class sizes make it great to get hands on attention from the teachers. You are able to meet with them after or before class and they are very friendly. You get a lot of focused attention from the faculty . There are a lot of tutors/study groups if needed.
A small school in the middle of nowhere, with nothing to do in town, but students stay because there are a lot of really great people to hang out wiht all the time... and well, you learn stuff too.
Their is a wide variety of students that attend this school. Their are students who are very focused on their future career, their are students who come to play sports and their are students who are very involved in drinking and having fun at college. I don't this their is a student that wouldn't fit in somewhere. I don't believe that this college is wrong for anyone. Any high school graduate looking to attend this college would find somewhere to belong.
There are no on campus jobs unless you have financail aid which they don't give to anybody with a scholarship.
The school is best known for its variety of educational oppertunites. From Early education, Business and administration, to Fine Arts and Humanities. The university offers various classes at allow for growth and knowledge in areas that the local communities are not always exposed to and that offers local students a chance to experiance global education without moving to each geographical location.
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All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.
88% of students attending Southwest Minnesota State University receive some sort of financial aid. 36% were awarded federal grants. While 68% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.
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We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.
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