Southwest Minnesota State University
Southwest Minnesota State University is one of the twelve public 4-year colleges in Minnesota. The campus is located in Marshall town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 7,154 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 332 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 199 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 60%). Every year 45% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Southwest Minnesota State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,496, and fees were $1,114. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $7,496 and $1,114 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students7,154 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate60% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 3 | 22 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 130 miles radius of Southwest Minnesota State University
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Minnesota West Community and Technical College - Pipestone Campus
41 miles away |
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South Dakota State University
51 miles away |
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Minnesota State University-Mankato
90 miles away |
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Rasmussen College - Mankato Campus
91 miles away |
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Saint Cloud State University
109 miles away |
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Riverland Community College - Owatonna College and University Center
126 miles away |
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Iowa Central Community College - Storm Lake Campus
128 miles away |
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University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
129 miles away |
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University of South Dakota
129 miles away |
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Rasmussen College - Eagan Campus
130 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1972 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 06/11/2015 - Current |
Admission
62%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| ACT | 18 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Recommended |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Recommended |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | $30 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $243/credit | |
| In State Students | $243/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $243/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $432/credit | |
| In State Students | $432/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $432/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $10,935 | $10,935 | $10,935 |
| ADN | 70 | $17,010 | $17,010 | $17,010 |
| BSN | 125 | $30,375 | $30,375 | $30,375 |
| FNP | 50 | $21,600 | $21,600 | $21,600 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 85% of Southwest Minnesota State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 38% | $4,176 |
| Other Federal Grant | 16% | $542 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 40% | $2,510 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 64% | $1,904 |
| Federal Student Loans | 63% | $5,523 |
| Private Loans | 19% | $7,723 |
$14,854
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$11,434 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$12,016 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$14,078 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$16,872 |
| Over $110,000$18,782 |
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Student Population
6,713
Undergrads
441
Graduates
4,262
Women
2,892
Men
31%
Full-time
69%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
84% |
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Hispanic |
4% |
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Race/ethnicity unknown |
3% |
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Non-resident alien |
3% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Black/African American |
2% |
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Asian |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Minnesota state board of nursing.
