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Southwest Minnesota State University

Marshall, MN 4-Year Public

Southwest Minnesota State University Student Life

Southwest Minnesota State University Student Activities

Interested in Greek life?

Southwest Minnesota State University has the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE). In fact, more students participate in the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) than any other on-campus activity.

Other popular student organizations at Southwest Minnesota State University include Society of Leadership and Success, Family and Child Educators (FACE), Habitat for Humanity and Education Minnesota Student Program.

The Southwest Minnesota State University community comes together each year for Red Cross Blood Drive, Fall Fest (homecoming) and Hawaiian Night.

Southwest Minnesota State University Housing

This table offers information on housing at Southwest Minnesota State University.

Housing Options Offered? Details
On-Campus Housing Yes
Guaranteed Housing
Co-ed Housing Available Yes
Housing for Students with Disabilities Yes
Percentage of Students Living On-Campus 40%
Spots Available in On-Campus Housing 1,027
Number of Students Living On-Campus 836
Percentage of Students Living Off-Campus

Southwest Minnesota State University offers housing. Students are required to live on campus.

Most Southwest Minnesota State University students live off campus. In 2023, 40% of undergrads at Southwest Minnesota State University lived in some kind of on-campus housing and 60% of students lived off-campus or commuted to Southwest Minnesota State University. There are 1,027 spots available in on-campus housing for all 6,846 undergraduates. In the 2022-2023 school year, 836 students chose to live in campus housing. First year students are allowed to park a car on campus.

Southwest Minnesota State University offers coed housing and housing for students with disabilities.

Southwest Minnesota State University Athletics

At Southwest Minnesota State University there are a variety of athletic options for students interested in joining a sports program.

Intercollegiate sports are the highest tier of college sports and can be very competitive. Intercollegiate teams are regulated by the NCAA, funded by the university, and compete against teams from other universities. The division of a sports team depends on the size of the university, funding, and competition level. An intercollegiate school team will be Division I, II or III, with Division I being the highest level.

Club sports are not regulated by the NCAA and are a great option for students not interested in trying out for an intercollegiate team. Club sports are usually student run but can also be funded by the university.

Intramural sports are the most casual and informal. Intramural sports are often free and require very little time commitment.

Let's take a look at the athletic options available at Southwest Minnesota State University:

Sport Men's Intramural Women's Intramural Men's Division Women's Division Men's Scholarships Women's Scholarships
Basketball NCAA Division 2 NCAA Division 2

Safety at Southwest Minnesota State University

College is like a home away from home. Whether you're walking to class or coming back from late-night studying (or partying!), it's important to feel safe on campus.

Southwest Minnesota State University is patroled 24 hours a day by trained security. The Southwest Minnesota State University campus has emergency telephones or alarms for students to use anytime of day or night. The school also has student security patrols.

Southwest Minnesota State University offers late-night transportation or safety escorts for students. Dorms can only be accessed with secure key cards so that students can feel confident that they are safe in on-campus housing.

Plan a Visit to Southwest Minnesota State University

Visiting colleges is one of the best ways to get a sense of the campus and student body. If you'd like to visit Southwest Minnesota State University, take Interstate 90 to Marshall, MN. If you need to fly, book your flight to Sioux Falls Regional airport.

While you're planning, check out other schools in Minnesota you may want to visit too. Click the heart at the top of each school's page to save it to your college list.

Want to visit but can't make the trip? Explore Southwest Minnesota State University's campus without leaving home by taking a virtual campus tour

Keep Reading About Southwest Minnesota State University

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

Overview

Admissions

Academics

Tuition & Aid

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Southwest Minnesota State University Students

58%

Women

42%

Men

21%

Full Time

7%

Part Time

79%

In State

21%

Out-of-State

Ethnicity

72%

9%

6%

4%

3%

2%

1%

1%

1%

Undergraduate Students

6,846

Non-Resident / International Students

87

Southwest Minnesota State University Campus Services

Student Services
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Counseling
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Health Clinic
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Women's Center
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Veterans Affairs
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Career Planning
  • 31515C82-8D2D-421D-B67C-E215D0E49BE9 Alumni Networking
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 ESL
Campus Security
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 Late-Night Transport / Escort
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Emergency Phone / Alarm
  • 1E1A89E0-A58D-422D-B45D-7554EC36A535 24-Hour Security Patrol

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

6,846

Campus Setting

Rural

Acceptance Rate

N.A.

Tuition and Fees

In State

$10,305

Out-of-State

$10,305

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 18
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