Southwest Minnesota State University
Marshall, MN · Public
Popular programs at Southwest Minnesota State University
Bachelor’s degree programs ranked by Stairway Ranking — a composite letter grade comparing this school’s program against every other school’s in the same major nationally. Ties broken alphabetically.
| # | Program | Stairway Ranking | Graduates/yr |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | 81 | |
| 2 | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 45 | |
| 3 | Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness. | 40 | |
| 4 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 38 | |
| 5 | Special Education and Teaching. | 23 | |
| 6 | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | 22 | |
| 7 | Psychology, General. | 20 | |
| 8 | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 16 | |
| 9 | Social Work. | 15 | |
| 10 | Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology. | 13 | |
| 11 | Finance and Financial Management Services. | 11 | |
| 12 | Biology, General. | 10 | |
| 13 | Accounting and Related Services. | 10 | |
| 14 | Agricultural Business and Management. | 9 | |
| 15 | Computer Science. | 9 | |
| 16 | Marketing. | 9 | |
| 17 | Plant Sciences. | 8 | |
| 18 | Political Science and Government. | 8 | |
| 19 | Hospitality Administration/Management. | 7 | |
| 20 | History. | 7 |
Showing top 20 of 38 programs
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Southwest Minnesota State University?
Southwest Minnesota State University has an acceptance rate of 62% according to the most recent U.S. Department of Education data.
What SAT score do I need for Southwest Minnesota State University?
The average SAT score at Southwest Minnesota State University is approximately 1050.
How much does Southwest Minnesota State University cost?
The average net price (after grants and scholarships) at Southwest Minnesota State University is approximately $15,291 per year.
What is the graduation rate at Southwest Minnesota State University?
4-year graduation rate data for Southwest Minnesota State University is not currently published.
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Data: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard. Last updated 5/1/2026.