Under 3% of the students at Southwest Minnesota State University are registered with the college's disability services office.
| In-state | Out of state | |
| Cost of Attendance | $22,718 | $22,718 |
| Tuition | $9,482 | $9,482 |
| Room & Board (on-campus) | $9,026 | $9,026 |
| Books & Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 |
| Transportation & Other | $3,010 | $3,010 |
| Percentage of students receiving some need-based aid | 88% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some Federal aid | 36% | |
| Percentage of students receiving some institutional aid | 68% | |
| Percentage of students with education loans | 69% |
Southwest Minnesota State University's Admissions Page
In 2020, 7% of applicants submitted SAT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Math | EBRW |
| 25th Percentile | 490 | 445 |
| 75th Percentile | 540 | 562 |
In 2020, 79% of applicants submitted ACT scores. Reported score ranges for admitted students:
| Score | Composite | Writing |
| 25th Percentile | 17 | - |
| 75th Percentile | 23 | - |
| Business Administration and Management, General |
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching |
| Psychology, General |