Marshall, MN
Roughly 69 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 64% to 69% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 2,264 | 1,447 | 297 | 64% |
| 2020 | 1,856 | 1,496 | 349 | 81% |
| 2021 | 1,672 | 1,522 | 421 | 91% |
| 2022 | 1,558 | 1,427 | 326 | 92% |
| 2023 | 2,630 | 1,813 | 368 | 69% |
Fall 2023 applicants
975 of 1,312 women and 818 of 1,294 men were admitted.
Policy: Considered but not required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Considered |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Southwest Minnesota State University has an acceptance rate of 69% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 1,813 of 2,630 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 69 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
2,630 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 368 enrolled.
No. Southwest Minnesota State University is test-optional — scores are not required, but are considered if you submit them.
The acceptance rate has risen 5 percentage points since 2019, from 64% to 69% — it has become less selective.