Southwest Minnesota State University

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Key facts

  • Type
    Public
  • International students
    200
  • Nationalities
    27
  • Total programs
    20

Study abroad at Southwest Minnesota State University

Southwest Minnesota State University is a four-year public university in Minnesota, USA, offering a wide range of undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts. The university is highly ranked nationally and is dedicated to helping students build successful careers as scholars, leaders, thinkers, and entrepreneurs.

The university offers over 60 undergraduate majors and a variety of graduate programs in fields such as business, education, science, arts, and humanities. Students can choose to study on-campus or online, with small class sizes ensuring personalized attention from the university’s faculty.

SMSU’s campus has an array of attractions, facilities, and services for students to enjoy. This includes a student center, dining facilities, library, athletics events center, fitness center, planetarium, natural history museum, art museum, theaters, worship areas, and residence halls.

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Why study at Southwest Minnesota State University

  • Affordable tuition

    SMSU is annually ranked in the Top 15 for most affordable tuition in the USA

  • Financial aid available

    Students may be eligible for an average financial aid package of around $10,962 USD

  • Great graduate opportunities

    99% of students achieve a job placement after graduation

  • Campus safety

    Ranked #1 safest campus in Minnesota

Location

Southwest Minnesota State University

1501 State St. Marshall, MN 56258,Minnesota

Southwest Minnesota State University is located in Marshall, Minnesota, a friendly growing community of 14,000+. Marshall, named one of America's Best Small Cities, is an easy drive from the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, Sioux Falls SD and Fargo ND.

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Fees and funding

  • Undergraduate tuition

    US$10,361 per year

Funding

Mustang Merit Scholarship

-Value: $1,000 (Degree level: Undergraduate, Availability: High)

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Visa requirements for Southwest Minnesota State University

Many international students will require a visa to study in the USA, and this is a vital step of your study abroad journey. Make sure you understand the requirements you may need to meet before applying.

Life at Southwest Minnesota State University

International students at SMSU are welcomed into a warm, diverse community. The university offers various resources to help you adjust to life in the USA, including orientation programs, academic advising, and English language support. Students can engage in numerous clubs, organizations, and cultural events, including the MustangsVolunteer program which encourages you to contribute to a local community or cause in an area that you are interested in or want to pursue for your career.

SMSU provides affordable on-campus residence halls, apartments, and living communities to help students make new friends, integrate into the student population, and find a new place to call home while you study. The Mustang Market helps provide basic necessities such as food and toiletries to students who need them.

The university's Center for International Education ensures that you have the support you need as an international student from the moment you arrive to the moment you graduate.

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