Southwest Minnesota State University
Employability Rate
91%
Upcoming Intake
Jan 2025
Tution Fee
Starts from 10,122 USD
English Requirement
IELTS, TOEFL
Highlights
Southwest Minnesota State University is a public university in Marshall, Minnesota. It is part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. It attracts approximately 232 international students from over 27 countries annually.
The University has approximately 8,700 students and employs 148 faculty members.
Southwest Minnesota State University guarantees on-campus housing for all first-year students who apply for on-campus accommodation by the priority deadline. The University offers fully furnished accommodation with high-speed internet and houses three traditional residence halls on campus: Birch, Sweetland, and Individualized Learning Center (ILC).
Each hall offers double and single rooms with shared bathrooms. There are also two suite-style residence halls - McFarland and Sisq, which have a common area for each suite and the choice to live with three or five students. SMSU has two apartment-style housing options - Mustang Village and SMSU Apartments.
The campus of Southwest Minnesota State University is lively and varied as students have registered over 70 student clubs that range from cultural organisations to social justice collectives. Students can access the Success Center to find support services ranging from mental health to career help. The fitness center on campus has cardio and weight equipment, a rock climbing wall, and a pool. There are also intramural sports and outdoor recreation opportunities.
Campuses
Marshall, Minnesota, offers a close-knit, friendly, and welcoming community. A small town with a low cost-of-living and low crime rate, Marshall offers budgeting opportunities to students who want to be surrounded by their peers. Active students can enjoy the many trails and parks during the day, whereas the music and club scene occupy their evening time.
FAQs
SMSU offers over 50 undergraduate majors and several graduate programs in education, agriculture, health sciences, business, social sciences, and more.
The student-to-faculty ratio at Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) is 17:1.
SMSU offers on-campus housing for students, including traditional residence halls, apartment-style living, and townhouses.
International students can apply for various scholarships to help them fund their education. The Presidential Scholarship is awarded to incoming international first-year students with a minimum high school GPA of 3.5 and a minimum ACT score of 26 or SAT score of 1240. The Mustang Scholarship covers $6,000 per year for four years. It is given to incoming international first-year students with a minimum high school GPA of 3.0 and a minimum ACT score of 21 or SAT score of 1060. The International Student Scholarship covers up to $3,000 per year. It is awarded to international students who have completed at least one semester at SMSU and have a minimum GPA of 3.0. These scholarships are competitive, so not all students who meet the eligibility criteria will receive an award.
