Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) is a four-year public university offering a high quality education in the liberal arts and professions to prepare you for a life that is successful both personally and professionally. SMSU has grown into a university of choice with high national rankings, producing scholars who become the leaders, thinkers, and entrepreneurs of the future.

Join the Mustang family for our strong academics, fulfilling social activities, rewarding civic engagement projects, and receive access to our many student support services available to help you succeed academically throughout your studies. SMSU is ranked annually in the US within the Top 15th as Most Affordable to International Students and #1 as Safest College Campus in the state of Minnesota. We invite you to visit SMSU and see for yourself all that we have to offer.