Is Southwest Minnesota State University a Good School for the Money?

College Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a Southwest Minnesota State University degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how Southwest Minnesota State University measures up.

Southwest Minnesota State University Value Ranking

Southwest Minnesota State University is ranked #1,302 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A+ (top 5% for value). Within Minnesota, it ranks #31 of 69 for value.

Southwest Minnesota State University’s Best Value Majors

Among the majors Southwest Minnesota State University offers, these rank best for value nationally.

Southwest Minnesota State University Value Report

Read the full Southwest Minnesota State University value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.

• State Value
• Nationwide Value
• The Bottom Line
• Does It Make Financial Sense?
• Methodology & References

Within Minnesota, Southwest Minnesota State University is Ranked Below Average in Quality but a Good Price

Southwest Minnesota State University is ranked #42 out of #72 in Minnesota for quality and #31 out of #69 for Minnesota value.

Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the Southwest Minnesota State University financial aid page to be sure.

Very Good Value Nationwide

Southwest Minnesota State University is ranked #1,302 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.

The quality education Southwest Minnesota State University provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.

The Bottom Line: What Will Southwest Minnesota State University Cost?

Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at Southwest Minnesota State University costs about $17,359. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $69,437 for the degree.

*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.

Many Factors Affect Net Price

There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about Southwest Minnesota State University net price and the factors that affect it.

Does This School Make Financial Sense to You?

What Southwest Minnesota State University costs you depends on how much aid you receive, so few students fit perfectly into averages.

Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a Southwest Minnesota State University degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.

*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.

You can also see how the average net price at Southwest Minnesota State University shifts with family income:

About 78% of Southwest Minnesota State University undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $7,386 per year. Get more details on the Southwest Minnesota State University financial aid you may qualify for.

How to Calculate Value

College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the Southwest Minnesota State University net price page for the cost detail.

Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.

References

• National Center for Education Statistics
• College Factual’s Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.