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Southwest Minnesota State University · Cost & aid

Marshall, MN · Town · Public · Master's university · the Mustangs · Website ↗

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$25,712
Cost of attendance
out-of-state, on campus
$14,839
Average net price
upper half for affordability in Division II
$621k
Athletic aid, women's
$3,121 per roster spot
$791k
Athletic aid, men's
$2,878 per roster spot

Net price by family income

What aided first-year students actually paid after grants and scholarships, by family income — against the $25,712 sticker.

Family income under $30k$9,440
$30k – $48k$11,263
$48k – $75k$12,810
$75k – $110k$16,813
Over $110k$19,513

Need-based aid only; athletic aid is on top.

Athletic aid

  • Athletic aid to women's teams$621,175
  • Per roster spot$3,121 across 199 women's roster spots
  • Athletic aid to men's teams$791,470
  • Per roster spot$2,878 across 275 men's roster spots
  • Recruiting spend, women's / men's$7k / $37k
  • Tuition & fees$10,304
Per-roster-spot aid is an average across every team of that gender; football and basketball take most of it at many schools. Ask the coach what this program funds. Since 2025-26 there is no cap on how many players on a Division I roster may be on scholarship.

Where it ranks

Among Division II schools; every list Southwest Minnesota State University is on.

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