School Details
Southwest Minnesota State University is a four-year public university offering a high quality education in the liberal arts and professions to prepare students for success personally and professionally. SMSU offers associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees, as well as professional certificates.
SMSU values are:
- Discovery through innovative teaching, research, and other high-impact experiences
- Civic engagement and strategic partnerships
- Developing broadly educated and well-rounded leaders
Southwest Minnesota State University prepares students to meet the various challenges of this century as informed and engaged citizens in their local and global communities. SMSU’s comprehensive degree programs, taught in the liberal arts tradition, are tailored to students’ academic and professional development experiences locally and worldwide. The flexible online programs at SMSU provide the same resources, support, and education that all students receive. All students qualify for in-state low rate tuition, even if studies are completed online.
Accreditation & Licensing
Southwest Minnesota State University is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)