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Study at Southwest Minnesota State University
Southwest Minnesota State University is a public four-year university located in Marshall, Minnesota. It is a part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. SMSU has a full-time enrollment of more than 3,000 students and employs over 145 faculty members. Southwest Minnesota State University has been ranked the No.1 college nine times by the U.S. News and World Report.
- Art, Music, Speech Communication, and Theatre Dept.
- Business and Public Affairs Dept.
- Education Dept.
- English Dept.
- Humanities, Philosophy, and Foreign Language Dept.
- Mathematics and Computer Science Dept.
- Rural and Regional Studies Dept.
- Science Dept.
- Social Science Dept.
- Wellness and Human Performance Dept.
The university's athletic teams are nicknamed the Mustangs. They compete in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conferenc, which is a part of NCAA Division II. The Mustang Rugby Club participates in the Minnesota Rugby Union. They won the Minnesota Division III Championship in 2002. Southwest Minnesota State is located in Marshall, MN (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Southwest Minnesota State is the Master's degree. Course TopicsThe school is known for its programs in business and management and education and teaching. Southwest Minnesota State SelectivitySouthwest Minnesota State does not offer open admission. FacultyThe school has a tenure system for senior faculty. Student EnrollmentSouthwest Minnesota State had 6,073 enrolled students in 2007. Student LifeThe school offers students meal plans. Southwest Minnesota State values student athletics, and belongs to the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Southwest Minnesota State University is to provide high quality liberal arts, professional, and technical programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Southwest Minnesota State University is dedicated to excellence in teaching and to preparing students to be life-long learners in a changing global, social, and natural environment. The University has a special commitment to the educational needs of people in its service region. This commitment is reflected in the curricula, cultural enrichment programs, cooperative relationships with other regional institutions, and in service and research contributions to both the public and private sectors of the region."
Southwest Minnesota State Programs and Degrees | General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors |
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| Education and Teaching | 270 | education, elementary school teaching, special ed, English teaching, kindergarten/preschool teaching, art education, physical education teaching, math teaching, ... | | Business and Management | 198 | business management, accounting, marketing, management sciences, finance, non-profit management | | Liberal Arts | 38 | history, sociology, creative writing, political science, English, general studies, Spanish language | | Therapy and Counseling | 28 | psychology | | Security and Law Enforcement | 19 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration | | Science | 19 | biology, chemistry | | Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 18 | health and physical education | | Art Studies | 16 | art studies | | Family and Social Work | 15 | social work, public administration | | Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | computer science | | Media | 8 | communication studies, radio and television | | Conservation and Resource Management | 6 | environmental science | | Agricultural Science and Management | 5 | agricultural operations | | Mathematics | 4 | mathematics | | Drama and Performing Arts | 4 | drama | | Religion and Philosophy | 1 | philosophy |
Contact: Southwest Minnesota State Southwest Minnesota State University
1501 State St
Marshall, MN 56258
General Phone: (507) 537-7021
http://www.southwestmsu.edu
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