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Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU)
- 1501 State St
- Marshall, MN 56258
- OPEID College Code: 00237500
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- General Phone: (507) 537-7021
- President: David C. Danahar
- Website: www.smsu.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Remote Town
- Student Enrollment: 6,073
- College Alias: SMSU
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- The mission of Southwest Minnesota State University is to provide high quality liberal arts, professional, and technical programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Southwest Minnesota State University is dedicated to excellence in teaching and to preparing students to be life-long learners in a changing global, social, and natural environment. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of people in its service region. This commitment is reflected in the curricula, cultural enrichment programs, cooperative relationships with other regional institutions, and in service and research contributions to both the public and private sectors of the region.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - SMSU Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Smaller Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate Professional (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Four-Year
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.smsu.edu
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Required
- High School or Secondary School Record Recommended
- College Preparatory Program Completion Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 781 | 829 | 1,610 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 604 (77%) | 645 (78%) | 1,249 (78%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 242 (40%) | 265 (41%) | 507 (41%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | - | - |
| ACT ® Exam | 419 | 83% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | - | - |
| SAT ® Math | - | - |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 24 |
| ACT ® English | 17 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 18 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: SMSU Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 82%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 64% | 30% | 48% | 56% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $4,702 | $2,940 | $2,289 | $2,278 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.3% | 3.4% | 2.3% |
| Number in Default | 26 | 31 | 19 |
| Number in Repayment | 1,118 | 910 | 810 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,518 | $6,240 | $5,854 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $6,518 | $6,240 | $5,854 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,616 | $5,324 | $5,120 |
| Other Expenses | $2,706 | $2,396 | $2,094 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,840 | $14,960 | $14,068 |
| Out of State | $15,840 | $14,960 | $14,068 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $7,518 | $7,240 | $6,854 |
| Out of State | $7,518 | $7,240 | $6,854 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,518 | $7,240 | $6,854 |
| Out of State | $7,518 | $7,240 | $6,854 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 6,073 Undergraduate: 5,721 Graduate: 352
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,530 Female: 3,543
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,419 Female: 3,302
- Graduate Gender Male: 111 Female: 241
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,489 Part-Time: 3,584
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,373 Part-Time: 3,348
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 116 Part-Time: 236
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 245 | 4% |
| American Indian | 21 | 0.3% |
| Black | 113 | 2% |
| Asian | 120 | 2% |
| Hispanic | 73 | 1% |
| White | 4,664 | 77% |
| Unknown | 837 | 14% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 2,505 | 41% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,277 | 21% |
| Ages 20-21 | 805 | 13% |
| Ages 22-24 | 598 | 10% |
| Ages 25-29 | 348 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 149 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 101 | 2% |
| Ages 40-49 | 160 | 3% |
| Ages 50-65 | 49 | 0.8% |
| Age Over 65 | 2 | 0.03% |
| Age Uknown | 79 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 454 | 326 | 128 |
| Faculty Status | 206 | 125 | 81 |
| Tenured Faculty | 78 | 77 | 1 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 206 | 125 | 81 |
| Primarily Instruction | 206 | 125 | 81 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 15 | 14 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 123 | 99 | 24 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 110 | 88 | 22 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 57 | 39 | 18 |
| Skilled Crafts | 7 | 7 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 34 | 34 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,263 (125) | $64,619 (74) | $58,845 (51) |
| Professor | $75,723 (34) | $78,839 (22) | $70,009 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $61,890 (37) | $64,042 (22) | $58,732 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,247 (48) | $56,604 (27) | $55,787 (21) |
| Instructor | $36,430 (6) | $36,698 (3) | $36,162 (3) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $62,263 (125) | $64,619 (74) | $58,845 (51) |
| Professor | $75,723 (34) | $78,839 (22) | $70,009 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $61,890 (37) | $64,042 (22) | $58,732 (15) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,247 (48) | $56,604 (27) | $55,787 (21) |
| Instructor | $36,430 (6) | $36,698 (3) | $36,162 (3) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $576,944 | $349,130 | $227,814 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 61% | 39% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 300 | 210 | 90 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 295 | 207 | 88 |
| Baseball | 46 | 46 | - |
| Basketball | 35 | 17 | 18 |
| Football | 126 | 126 | - |
| Golf | 7 | - | 7 |
| Soccer | 21 | - | 21 |
| Softball | 23 | - | 23 |
| Tennis | 8 | - | 8 |
| Volleyball | 13 | - | 13 |
| Wrestling | 21 | 21 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $48,963 | $29,086 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $12,674 | $11,545 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 31 | 17 | 14 |
| Baseball | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Golf | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Volleyball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 71%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 14%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 47% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 37% |
| Female | 55% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 54% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 24% |
| Asian | 50% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 51% |
| Unknown | 9% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 20% |
| 5 Years | 39% |
| 6 Years | 43% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 9 | 15 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 9 | 13 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2 | 3 |
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