Campus & Student Life at Southwest Minnesota State University

Home to about 6,846 undergraduates in 2020, Southwest Minnesota State University is a public university located in Marshall, Minnesota. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Southwest Minnesota State University offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Southwest Minnesota State University can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Southwest Minnesota State University Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Southwest Minnesota State University Has a Disability Services Site

For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Southwest Minnesota State University Disability Services.

Southwest Minnesota State University for the Military

While not a "service academy", Southwest Minnesota State University does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our Southwest Minnesota State University for Veterans Guide.

Southwest Minnesota State University offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Southwest Minnesota State University does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Southwest Minnesota State University

Southwest Minnesota State University offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Southwest Minnesota State University

There were 6,846 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,610 (23.5%). Part-time attendance was 5,236 (76.5%).

Southwest Minnesota State University is Ranked #1,076 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Southwest Minnesota State University is more diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Southwest Minnesota State University #1076 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Southwest Minnesota State University by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Southwest Minnesota State University Diversity Guide.

Southwest Minnesota State University Competes in the NCAA

Southwest Minnesota State University has a total of 299 student athletes, 211 men and 88 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Southwest Minnesota State University Athletics