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Southwest Minnesota State University

Southwest Minnesota State University is a liberal arts institution located in Marshall, Minnesota, a vibrant community of 13,500 named one of America’s best small towns. SMSU offers 50 majors, 48 minors and four master’s degrees. SMSU has been honored for its affordability, and its overall return on investment. The University has a large, two room Veterans Resource Center, and SMSU was named a Yellow Ribbon Business two years ago. Our veterans service officer is ready to assist veterans and their families.

Website:

www.smsu.edu

Category:

Small public

Military FriendlyⓇ Rating

We rate how Military Friendly an organization is within 6 different categories. Learn more about our methodology.

The rating below reflect the extent to which each organization exceeds the benchmark standards for Military Friendly.
ACADEMIC POLICIES & COMPLIANCE

Military Friendly
Standard

100%

100%
Exceeds Standard

49.61

ADMISSIONS & ORIENTATION

Military Friendly
Standard

100%

100%
Exceeds Standard

47.73

CULTURE & COMMITMENT

Military Friendly
Standard

100%

100%
Exceeds Standard

72.57

FINANCIAL AID & ASSISTANCE

Military Friendly
Standard

100%

100%
Exceeds Standard

47.06

GRADUATION & CAREER

Military Friendly
Standard

100%

100%
Exceeds Standard

94.44

MILITARY STUDENT SUPPORT & RETENTION

Military Friendly
Standard

100%

100%
Exceeds Standard

80.49

Why you should attend?

Southwest Minnesota State University is proud of its Military Friendly School status. The University was also recently named a Yellow Ribbon Business. At SMSU, a veteran's service officer is committed to helping veterans and their families transition to college life. The VSO also works with current students who are being deployed. Our Veterans Resource Center offers veterans a place to go and study, hang out and visit with other veterans. Our faculty and staff are committed to our veterans. Visit: www.SMSU.edu.

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