Southwest Minnesota State University Acceptance Rate
Marshall, Minnesota · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 2,630
- Admitted
- 1,813
- Yield
- 20.3%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Southwest Minnesota State University's acceptance rate has risen from 66.9% in 2014–15 to 68.9% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 1,839 to 2,630 (+43%) over that period.
Its 68.9% rate makes Southwest Minnesota State University more selective than about 64% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Minnesota schools, it is more selective than about 64%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (74.3% for women vs 63.2% for men, a 11.1-point gap). Southwest Minnesota State University has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 20.3% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 1,839 | 1,231 | 66.9% | 467 |
| 2015–16 | 2,013 | 1,289 | 64% | 449 |
| 2016–17 | 1,884 | 1,021 | 54.2% | 495 |
| 2017–18 | 2,051 | 1,264 | 61.6% | 332 |
| 2018–19 | 2,133 | 1,287 | 60.3% | 349 |
| 2019–20 | 2,264 | 1,447 | 63.9% | 297 |
| 2020–21 | 1,856 | 1,496 | 80.6% | 349 |
| 2021–22 | 1,672 | 1,522 | 91% | 421 |
| 2022–23 | 1,558 | 1,427 | 91.6% | 326 |
| 2023–24 | 2,630 | 1,813 | 68.9% | 368 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 1,312 | 975 | 74.3% |
| Men | 1,294 | 818 | 63.2% |
| Another gender | 24 | 20 | 83.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Composite | 17–23 | 51% |
How Southwest Minnesota State compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Southwest Minnesota State University's acceptance rate?
Southwest Minnesota State University's acceptance rate is 68.9% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (1,813 admitted of 2,630 applicants).
Is Southwest Minnesota State University test optional?
Southwest Minnesota State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Southwest Minnesota State University?
Southwest Minnesota State University received 2,630 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 1,813.
Is Southwest Minnesota State University getting harder to get into?
Southwest Minnesota State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 66.9% in 2014–15 to 68.9% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.smsu.edu/.