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Southwest Minnesota State University

Information updated 14.08.2026

Southwest Minnesota State University ( SMSU ) – public higher education institution in United States. SMSU was established in 1963. Being outside Marshall, nothing could distract the students from studying. Application process and the cost of tuition. The students must pass examinations in order to get admitted to the university. More than a half (70%) of the applicants manage to secure their spot at SMSU, however, the percentage may change depending on the faculty and the popularity of the course. The academic year is traditionally divided into semesters.

SMSU is considered to be a pricey option when it comes to obtaining a master’s degree – 7,500 USD per year of study. Also the university allows students to participate in scholarship programs, that can dramatically reduce the cost of their tuition. Not everyone can study full time, so Southwest Minnesota State University offers such students a wide range of online programs. On the university’s official website ( http://www.smsu.edu ) you can find more accurate information on programs and tuition. The composition of the university. Southwest Minnesota State University is average in size with a capacity of 9 thousand students.

Foreign citizens can also apply to the university. SMSU has exchange agreements with many educational institutions. Infrastructure of SMSU. There is a library on the campus. The students can live on campus if the apply for a dormitory room. It is one of the members of Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System, and American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU), Sport affiliations and memberships: National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA).