Southwest Minnesota State University

Southwest Minnesota State University is not difficult to get into.

If you are planning on applying to Southwest Minnesota State University, the deadline for Fall 2024 admissions is 8/18 and the application fee costs $20.

Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions Stats at a Glance

The following is an overiew of some of Southwest Minnesota State University's admissions stats.

Southwest Minnesota State University 2023	Admissions Statistics
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	7%
Admissions Test Policy	Not optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	1%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	95%
Waitlist	No

Southwest Minnesota State University Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for Southwest Minnesota State University.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	–	–
Early Decision II	–	–	–
Early Action	No	–	–
Regular Decision	Yes	8 18	–

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Considering Applying Early to Southwest Minnesota State University?

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Southwest Minnesota State University does not offer early decision or early action.

➡️ See a list of some selective colleges that admit significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions

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Transferring to Southwest Minnesota State University

It is not difficult to be admitted as a transfer student.

For Students Waitlisted to Southwest Minnesota State University

Southwest Minnesota State University has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into Southwest Minnesota State University?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When creating your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that prioritize the admissions factors where you shine.

Admissions Factors at Southwest Minnesota State University

Curious about the factors that are considered by Southwest Minnesota State University during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Class Rank	Very Important
Standardized Test Scores	Very Important
Academic GPA	Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Character/Personal Qualities	Considered
Application Essay	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Interview	Considered
Recommendation(s)	Considered
Talent/Ability	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered
First Generation	Considered

Make sure to check with Southwest Minnesota State University for more information on admission factors.

Southwest Minnesota State University 2022-2023 Application Requirements

To apply to Southwest Minnesota State University, all applicants must submit the following items. Double check with Southwest Minnesota State University's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Minimum High School GPA (On 4.0 Scale)	–	–	–	–
Interview	–	–	–	–
Transcript of High School Record	–	–	–	–

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into Southwest Minnesota State University?

Southwest Minnesota State University has not provided an information about GPAs of accepted students. Any questions regarding applicant expectations should be addressed directly with the school.

Out of all students that were admitted, 84% submitted a class rank. At Southwest Minnesota State University 7% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 24% were in the top 25% and 59% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At Southwest Minnesota State University, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	–
3.75 and 3.99	–
3.50 and 3.74	–
3.25 and 3.49	–
3.00 and 3.24	–
2.50 and 2.9	–
2.00 and 2.49	–

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to Southwest Minnesota State University directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that highlights your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

Southwest Minnesota State University is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2016, 1% of Southwest Minnesota State University's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 95% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

To be most competitive at Southwest Minnesota State University, you should strive to earn between 19 and 23 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 23 means you fall in the 75th percentile for Southwest Minnesota State University's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 23, and three out of four students scored lower than 23 on the ACT.

A 19 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for Southwest Minnesota State University students. Only one out of every four students scored below 19.

More Information on Transferring to Southwest Minnesota State University

For transfer students, it is not difficult to get admitted to Southwest Minnesota State University. Transfer applications are processed on a on a rolling basis as they are received.

Transfer students can enroll in Southwest Minnesota State University during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

• Summer Term

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Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to Southwest Minnesota State University?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to Southwest Minnesota State University.

Does Southwest Minnesota State University accept transfer credits?

✅ Southwest Minnesota State University accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. Southwest Minnesota State University accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES • Excelsior College Examinations

Do I have to submit test scores to Southwest Minnesota State University?

✅ Southwest Minnesota State University is not test optional.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at Southwest Minnesota State University?

❌ Southwest Minnesota State University does not offer early decision.

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