More selective than 71% of Minnesota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Southwest Minnesota State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Southwest Minnesota State University SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Southwest Minnesota State University is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT composite | 16 | 23 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Southwest Minnesota State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 62% | — | — | 16–23 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 69% | — | — | 17–23 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Southwest Minnesota State University compared with other Minnesota colleges?
Southwest Minnesota State University has the 11th-lowest acceptance rate of 36 Minnesota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | Minneapolis College of Art and Design | 48% | 51% | $29,926 |
| 8 | Bemidji State University | 56% | 48% | $15,261 |
| 9 | Minnesota State University Moorhead | 59% | 57% | $17,997 |
| 10 | Gustavus Adolphus College | 61% | 77% | $22,900 |
| 11 | Southwest Minnesota State University | 62% | 45% | $15,291 |
| 12 | Concordia College at Moorhead | 63% | 61% | $24,902 |
| 13 | University of Minnesota-Rochester | 71% | 57% | $13,744 |
| 14 | University of Minnesota-Morris | 75% | 63% | $8,837 |
| 15 | Winona State University | 75% | 57% | $17,503 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Minnesota colleges →
Who enrolls at Southwest Minnesota State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Southwest Minnesota State University admissions questions
What is the Southwest Minnesota State University acceptance rate?
Southwest Minnesota State University accepts 62% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,813 of 2,630 applicants were admitted.
Does Southwest Minnesota State University require the SAT or ACT?
Southwest Minnesota State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at Southwest Minnesota State University?
20% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (368 of 1,813).
Is Southwest Minnesota State University getting harder to get into?
Southwest Minnesota State University accepted 62% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 69% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Southwest Minnesota State University overview