Southwest Minnesota State University: Rankings, Courses & Admissions

Accreditation, Number of Students and Faculties

A highly sought-after university it offers education at a level of exceptional expertise and is accredited to many prestigious institutions. Higher Learning Commission’s Criteria for Accreditation, SMSU School of Education is an accredited teacher preparation provider, Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

• SMSU's programs are also accredited by the National Association of Schools of Music, 
• Minnesota Board of Teaching, 
• American Chemical Society and the Council on Social Work Education.

 University Campus, Facilities, Labs and Courses

• Traditional Halls – built in the 1960s 
• Sweetland Hall – A relatively new addition with around 250 beds.
• Foundation Apartments – Apartment style residence halls.

These are the prime residential halls where the students stay. A large part of the SMSU campus was constructed between 1965 and 1973 on the basis of a central plan. The buildings are interconnected through tunnels and covered walkways, creating a seamless and controlled environment in both summer and winter.  However, the residence halls are not connected. Spaces between the buildings are adorned with courtyards and gardens. The residence halls were named by the students themselves in the  1960s and portray different themes and exhibit various values of the times, like the Aquarius, Casa Futura, Methedras and Kama Sutra halls . Armstrong Hall was named after astronaut Neil Armstrong. Manchester Hall was named for pop singer Melissa Manchester after a concert she performed on campus. In 2009  a new dorm was inaugurated  named Sweetland Hall in honor of a late president, Douglas Sweetland.

 Streams, Number of Courses and Other Offerings

Southwest Minnesota State University gives to its students’ undergraduate education in professional studies and liberal arts. The most famous undergraduate courses offered   at the SMSU are,

1.  business administration 
2. education.

Specialized graduate programs  

1. education, 
2. special education, 
3. business administration. 
4. The MBA program has degree options in marketing, leadership, and the general MBA. 

Online and offline classes are both available. One of the main reasons for the undergraduate and graduate business programs is the Southwest Marketing Advisory Center, where students can do research on real time businesses.

Southwest Minnesota State University Acceptance Rate

With the admission process being less selective and acceptance rate being 64.2% the admissions may seem easy but are competitive and the students are selected carefully by consideration and full dedication. Students are selected in a way that they can enhance and contribute to the potential of the future of the state and the country.

Admission Eligibility Criteria

Freshman requirements

• 2.50 or more ‘a-g’ GPA
• Extracurricular and leadership involvement
• Educational programme participation in high school
• Graduation from high school along with receipt of an education diploma.
• Grades in high school.

Documents, Test and Average Score Required

Freshman

• High school diploma
• GED certificate
• HiSET certificate if any
• TASC exams
• Official transcripts or academic records
• SAT and CAT scores
• English Language Proficiency test or TOEFL
• IELTS
• PTE
• GMAT or GRE scores
• Letters of recommendation
• Resume or CV
• Statement of purpose
• Work experience(if needed)
• Visa for international students

For international students

• Copy of identification page of passport
• Receipt of visa application fee
• Copy of the letter of admission
• Documentation of expenses covered
• Financial details
• Receipt of fee payment

Popular Courses at Southwest Minnesota State University

1. Art
2. Biology
3. Chemistry
4. Business
5. MBA
6. Anthropology
7. Computer science
8. Communication studies
9. Finance
10. Foreign languages
11. Graduate certificates on various programmes.

There is a sound athletics team called the Mustangs. The university makes its students feel at home and helps them to achieve their goals and realize their dreams. Making them culturally and environmentally aware of the society and turning them into community leaders.