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Southwest Minnesota State University Admissions Statistics & Acceptance Rate

What Type of Student Gets Admitted to Southwest Minnesota State University?

Assess your admission prospects by studying the statistics from the latest freshman classes at Southwest Minnesota State University, situated in Marshall, MN.

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What Admissions Stats Mean to You

Admission statistics can help you understand the likelihood of being accepted. Compare your SAT and ACT scores to previously accepted students. If your scores are lower than average, that may mean you should try to retake the exam or look at schools that better fit your scores. A college’s acceptance rates and selectivity are a good way to judge how difficult it is to be admitted.

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Selectivity: The Numbers Behind Student Admissions

A school’s selectivity rating tells you how difficult it is to get accepted.

Open AdmissionsNo
Selectivity of CollegeModerately Selective (50-70%)
Acceptance Rate62%
Application Fee$20 (may be waived)

Admissions Numbers

Southwest Minnesota State University had 2,811 applications. Of those, 1,748 were admitted, and 388 ultimately registered.

Applicant Total2,811
Accepted1,748
Enrolled388
Enrolled Full-Time363
Enrolled Part-Time25

Getting into Southwest Minnesota State University is 62.2%. With this acceptance rate, the institution is fairly accessible. Acceptance rates vary by gender at Southwest Minnesota State University: the female acceptance rate is 67% compared to 57% for men.

The enrollment percentage for Southwest Minnesota State University is 22%. This means that 22% of those who received offers of admission registered. Female admitted students enroll at 23% compared to 21% for male admits.

Who’s Applying: Applicants by Gender

These charts illustrate the male-to-female balance among applicants at Southwest Minnesota State University.

Applicants: Men - Women  47 to 53
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Accepted: Men - Women  44 to 56
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Enrolled: Men - Women  41 to 59
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MenWomen
Applicants1,3171,457
Admitted749971
Enrolled156228

Average Test Scores

Southwest Minnesota State University received ACT scores from 40% of its admitted class (157 students).

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, ACT Composite scores ranged between 16 and 23.

ACT Composite Scores for Southwest Minnesota State University  ( 16 to 23 )
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36
ACT Section25th Percentile75th Percentile
Composite1623
English/Reading1522
Math1624

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