College Advisor HubAcceptance Rate
69%
Enrollment
2,045
Graduation Rate
44%
Student-Faculty Ratio
16:1
Median Earnings (10yr)
$51,342
Retention Rate
70%
Admissions
ACT Range (25th–75th)17–23
136
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Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$10,304
Out-of-State Tuition
$10,304
Avg Net Price
$14,760
Room & Board
$10,666
Total COA
$22,399
Median Debt
$20,500
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30,000
$9,440
$30,001–48,000
$11,263
$48,001–75,000
$12,810
$75,001–110,000
$16,813
$110,001+
$19,513
Pell Grant Rate: 11%
Federal Loan Rate: 15%
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Sticker Price$20,970
Estimated Net Price$14,760 (avg)
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Southwest Minnesota State University's Official Net Price CalculatorOutcomes
Graduation Rate
44%
Median Earnings (10yr)
$51,342
Retention Rate
70%
Median Debt
$20,500
Top Programs
Education
21.9%
Business & Marketing
17.3%
Health Professions
15.4%
Parks, Recreation & Fitness
8.6%
Psychology
4.4%
Visual & Performing Arts
4.4%
Criminal Justice
3.1%
Public Administration & Social Services
3.1%
Biology
2.9%
Agriculture
2.6%
Top Majors
| Major | Graduates | Earnings (4yr) |
|---|---|---|
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 68 | $40,505 |
| Health and Physical Education/Fitness | 58 | $44,463 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 43 | $71,933 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 36 | $52,172 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 24 | — |
| Psychology, General | 24 | $46,366 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 20 | $58,124 |
| Marketing | 20 | $50,032 |
| Criminal Justice and Corrections | 19 | $46,665 |
| Biology, General | 18 | — |
| Special Education and Teaching | 15 | — |
| Computer Science | 13 | — |
| Agricultural Business and Management | 12 | $48,646 |
| Education, General | 12 | — |
| Social Work | 11 | $44,189 |
Demographics
Men 34%Women 66%
White
70.8%
Black
7.9%
Hispanic
8.2%
Asian
2.3%
Two or More
3.3%
International
5.0%
Application Info
Deadlines
ED2025-11-01
EA2025-11-01
RD2026-01-01
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Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Last updated January 2026.