SMSU FAST FACTS 2020
Table of Contents 1 . . . . . . . . About SMSU 2 . . . . . . . . Mission, Vision, and Values 3 . . . . . . . . Leadership and Governance 4 . . . . . . . . Equity 2030 6 . . . . . . . . Accreditations 7 . . . . . . . . Academic Organization 8 . . . . . . . . Programs of Study 13. . . . . . . Student Data 15. . . . . . . Faculty & Staff 16 . . . . . . Tuition & Affordability 17. . . . . . . Mustang Promise 18. . . . . . . Accolades 21. . . . . . . Alumni & Placement 22. . . . . . . Mustang Athletics 24. . . . . . . Assets & Financial Data 25. . . . . . . SMSU Foundation 26. . . . . . . Our Role in the Economy 27. . . . . . . Strategic Planning 28. . . . . . . Community Printed: September 2020. Enrollment Data: Fall 2019.
About SMSU Southwest Minnesota State University is a four-year public university offering a highquality education in the liberal arts and professions to prepare students for a life that is successful both personally and professionally. Founded in 1963 and opened in 1967, SMSU has grown into a university of choice with high national rankings, producing scholars who become the leaders, thinkers and entrepreneurs of the future.
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Our Mission, Vision, and Values MISSION Southwest Minnesota State University prepares students to meet the complex challenges of this century as engaged citizens in their local and global communities. Our comprehensive degree programs, taught in the liberal arts tradition, are dedicated to connecting students’ academic and practical professional development experiences in southwestern Minnesota to the wider world. VISION SMSU aspires to be recognized throughout Minnesota and beyond for being an inclusive and student-centered university. VALUES We value: • Discovery through innovative teaching, research and other high-impact experiences. • Civic engagement and strategic partnerships. • Developing broadly educated and wellrounded leaders.
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Our Leadership OUR LEADERSHIP Kumara Jayasuriya was appointed by the Minnesota State system and began his duties July 1, 2019. President Jayasuriya is the tenth permanent president of SMSU. UNIVERSITY GOVERNANCE Southwest Minnesota State University is a member of the Minnesota State system, governed by a 15-member board of trustees. Trustees are appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Minnesota State Senate. For more information about the Minnesota State system, visit their website at www. minnstate.edu.
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Equity 2030 Minnesota’s moral and economic imperative necessitates that educational equity gaps be eliminated. Minnesota State’s guiding principle of Equity 2030 aims to eliminate educational equity gaps at all Minnesota State colleges and universities by 2030. Equity 2030 is an approach to intentionally rethink the way Minnesota State and our colleges and universities operate on a day-to-day level. As institutions of higher education, our core mission is represented by teaching and learning. STRATEGIC DIMENSIONS • Enhanced Access: Enhancing access to higher education by strengthening partnerships and collaboration with K-12, business & industry, community-based organizations, and philanthropic partners to expand and grow current programming and identify new ways to support students. • Student Academic Success: Establishing guided learning pathways that focus on academic preparation, progression, and accomplishment within an area of study and career. • Student Success: Engagement and Support: Student experience within the institution, 4
Equity 2030 both academic and non-academic, including supporting basic needs. • Data-Guided Decision Making: Building technology infrastructure and capacity for deeper data analytics, and expanding campus capacity to interpret data and use it to guide decision-making. • Financial Resources and Support: Expanding financial resources and support for students and growing the financial resource base for campuses. • Workforce Diversity and Talent Development: Incorporating the local and national context with the changing student and employee demographics and needs, focusing on cultural competence development, inclusive hiring practices, and improved campus climate.
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Our Accreditations
SMSU is accredited by: • the National Association of Schools of Music, • the Minnesota Board of Teaching, • the Council on Social Work Education, • the National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships (NACEP), • the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and • The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 230 South LaSalle Street, Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602; (800) 621-7440. For more information about the Higher Learning Commission, visit their website: www.ncahlc.org. 6
Our Academic Organization ACADEMIC UNITS • College of Arts, Letters, & Sciences • College of Business, Education & Professional Studies SCHOOLS • School of Agriculture • School of Business & Public Affairs • School of Education • School of Graduate Studies DEPARTMENTS • Agriculture, Culinology and Hospitality Management • Business Innovation & Strategy • Education • English, Philosophy, Spanish and Humanities • Fine Arts and Communication • Mathematics and Computer Science • Nursing • Science • Social Science
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Our Degree Programs MAJORS Accounting Agribusiness Mgmt • Agricultural Finance • Farm Management & Marketing Agricultural Communications & Leadership Agricultural Education Agricultural Solutions Agriculture (BAS) (A.S. or A.A.S. in Ag Required) Agronomy Applied Computational Mathematics Art • Graphic Design • Studio Arts Art Education Biology Biology Education Business (See Finance & Management) Chemistry Chemistry Education Communication Arts & Literature, English 8
Communication Arts & Literature, Communication Studies Communication Studies Communication Studies: Broadcasting and Digital Media Communication Studies: Public Relations Community Psychology & Health Promotion Computer Science Culinology® Data Science Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Special Ed Educational Studies (NonLicensure) • Early Childhood • School-Age Recreation • Youth-At-Risk Elementary Education English • Creative Writing • Literature Environmental Science • Humanity & Environment • Natural Science
Exercise Science • Allied Health • Exercise Specialist Finance • Corporate Finance • Financial Planning & Investments Health Education History Hospitality Management • Culinary Management • Hotel & Event Management Individualized Interdisciplinary Studies Justice Administration Law Enforcement Administration (BAS) Management • Entrepreneurship • General Management • Healthcare Administration • Human Resource Management • Supply Chain Management Management (BAS) Marketing Marketing (BAS)
Mathematics Mathematics Education Medical Laboratory Science Music • Instrumental Performance • Management • Music In The Liberal Arts • Piano Performance/ Pedagogy • Theory/Composition • Vocal Performance Music Education Nursing (RN To BSN – RN Required) Philosophy Physical Education • Recreation • Sports Management Physical Education: Teaching Political Science Professional Writing & Communication Psychology Social Work Sociology 9
Degree Programs
Special EducationAcademic & Behavioral Strategist Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) Theatre Arts MINORS ONLY Acting/Directing Adapted Physical Activity Advertising Design Communications Agricultural Economics Coaching Creative Writing Criminal Justice Design/Technical Theatre 10
Developmental Adapted Physical Ed Digital Media Design Entrepreneurship Environmental Education Filmmaking Forensics Accounting & Fraud Investigation Health Care Administration Health Communication Hispanic Studies Hotel/Lodging Management Human Services Indigenous Nations & Dakota Studies Middle School Communication Arts/Lit
Degree Programs Middle School Mathematics Middle School Science Middle School Social Studies Nutrition Physics Pre-Law Public Administration Reading Religious Studies Spanish Women’s Studies PRE-PROFESSIONAL PROGRAMS Pre-Chiropractic Pre-Dentistry Pre-Engineering Pre-Law Pre-Medicine Pre-Mortuary Science Pre-Nursing Pre-Occupational Therapy Pre-Optometry Pre-Pharmacy Pre-Physical Therapy Pre-Veterinary Medicine
ASSOCIATE DEGREES Accounting Agribusiness Management Business Administration Liberal Arts & Sciences Marketing GRADUATE DEGREES Master of Business Administration Master of Science In Education Master of Science In Physical Education Master of Science In Special Education Post-Graduate Degree Educational Specialist In Educational Administration & Leadership Certificates - Undergrad Accounting Coaching Entrepreneurship Forensics Accounting & Fraud Investigation Health Care Administration 11
Degree Programs Health Communication Professional Writing Supply Chain Management CERTIFICATES - GRAD Autism Spectrum Disorder Charter School Leadership Cybersecurity Education Admin. K-12 Principal Education Admin. Special Ed Director Education Admin. Superintendent Emotional or Behavioral Disorder Learning Disabilities Literature Studies Mathematics Reading
Teaching English as a Second Language Technology for Training & Leadership Writing Studies ONLINE DEGREES Accounting (Starts Fall ’21) Community Psychology & Health Promotion Early Childhood Education Early Childhood Special Education Elementary Education History Management Marketing Nursing RN To BSN Sociology Special Education Teaching English as a Second Language
• Indicates emphasis or concentration * Most programs also offer minors within their field ** See online academic catalog to all disciplines + Indicates Graduate Level Certificate program BAS = Bachelor of Applied Science MGMT = Management 12
For specific licensure programs and additional information about academic programs, visit www.SMSU.edu/catalog
Our Students ENROLLMENT NUMBERS: FALL 2019 Total Headcount. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,660 Degree-seeking (undergrad). . . . . . . . . . . . 1,914 Non-degree seeking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,328 Graduate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 418 Full-time Equivalent (Undergrad) . . . . . . . 3,161 FTE Graduate & Undergrad. . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,461 Female . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60.0% Male. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40.0% Unknown . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.1% Students of Color. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17.9% Minnesota Residents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75.8% MN Counties Represented . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77 Out of State. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24.4% States Represented . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31 International. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.8% Countries Represented. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24 (Demographics based on Degree-Seeking Undergraduate Students)
Students Living on Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427 First-Year/Freshmen Living on Campus . . . 77% Average Class Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15.1 Student-to-Faculty Ratio . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13:1 13
Students
Course sections <30 students. . . . . . . . . . . . Course sections <50 students. . . . . . . . . . . . Freshmen Retention (Fall ’18-Fall ’19) . . . . Percentage of Eligible Students Attaining Deans’ List Honors . . . . . . . . . . . . .
90% 97% 67% 24%
DEGREES GRANTED College of Arts, Letters & Sciences: Associate of Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Bachelor of Science or Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 203 College of Business, Education & Professional Studies: Associate of Science. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Bachelor of Science or Arts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 300 Master of Science or Arts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140 Master of Business Admin (MBA). . . . . . . . . . 71 Post-Graduate Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Graduate Certificate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Undergraduate Certificate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
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Our Faculty & Staff Faculty Full-time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98 Faculty Part-time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121 Total Male Female Professor 46 27 19 Associate Professor 21 10 11 Assistant Professor 30 12 18 Instructor/Adjunct 133 55 78 FT Faculty w/Highest Degree in field. . . . . 90% Staff Full-time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165 Staff Part-time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Total Male Female Administration 12 6 6 Professional 128 56 72 Support Staff 71 30 41
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Our & Tuition & Financial Aid Our Tuition Affordability
TUITION (2020-21 Academic Year) Undergrad Tuition & Fees (full-time) . . . $9,058 Undergrad Room & Board (double room).$8,892 Undergrad tuition (per credit). . . . . . . . . . . $254 Graduate tuition (per credit). . . . . . . . . . . . $427 FINANCIAL AID (2019-20 Academic Year) Avg Financial Aid Package. . . . . . . . . . . $10,923 % of students receiving aid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79% # Scholarships/Grants Awarded. . . . . . . . 3,924 Federal Grants Awarded . . . . . . . $3,596,939 State Grants Awarded . . . . . . . . . $1,655,791 SMSU Scholarships/Grants Awarded. . . . $2,850,250 STUDENT EMPLOYMENT ON-CAMPUS Students with Work-Study Jobs . . . . . . . . 11.4% Students with Regular Payroll Jobs. . . . . . . . . 24% 16
Our Promise
THE MUSTANG PROMISE: Within six months of graduation, you’ll be employed or enrolled in grad school. If not, come back to enroll in one of SMSU’s graduate programs with your first semester of tuition on us. THAT’S OUR PROMISE. In this unique program, students work with a faculty advisor and the SMSU Career Services staff to take steps that have been proven to lead to success in the job search. If students do their part and still don’t land a job related to their major within six months of graduation, we’ll give them FREE TUITION for their first semester in one of our master’s degree programs. For details on the Mustang Promise, visit: www.SMSU.edu/MustangPromise 17
Our Accolades AFFORDABLESCHOOLS.NET RANKINGS • No. 7 nationally for Best Affordable Hospitality Degree Programs • No. 8 nationally for Most Affordable Colleges for Online Master’s Degrees for Out-of-State Students • No. 12 nationally for Best Affordable Sociology Degree Programs • No. 13 nationally for Best Affordable Psychology Degree Programs • No. 14 nationally for Best Affordable Marketing Degree Programs • No. 14 nationally for Best Affordable Mathematics and Statistics Degree Programs
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Accolades MILITARY FRIENDLY SCHOOL RANKING • No. 1 nationally in the Small Public University classification YOURLOCALSECURITY.COM RANKING • No. 1 Safest Campus in Minnesota BEST VALUE SCHOOLS RANKING • No. 7 nationally for Affordable Bachelor’s Degrees ONLINE-BACHELOR-DEGREES.COM RANKING • No. 6 nationally in “30 Lowest Out-of-State Tuition Colleges and Universities” EDSMART.ORG RANKING • No. 10 Best College/University in Minnesota NURSINGSCHOOLALMANAC.COM RANKING • RN to BSN Program ranked in Top 100 of Best Nursing Schools in the Plains REGISTEREDNURSING.ORG RANKING • RN to BSN program ranked No. 4 in Minnesota
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Accolades TOPRNTOBSN.COM RANKING • RN to BSN program ranked No. 5 in Minnesota U.S. NEWS AND WORLD REPORT RANKING • No. 7 for lowest total cost for international students in the North and Midwest Regions INTELLIGENT.COM RANKING • No. 18 nationally for Online Master’s in Education (Math emphasis). • Ranked in the top 50 for Master’s in Teaching English as a Second Language Degree Programs SPORTSMANAGEMENTDEGREEHUB.COM RANKING • No. 14 nationally for our Physical Education: Coaching of Sport master’s program STUDY.COM RANKING • (2020-21 academic year) No. 26 nationally for Best Early Childhood Education Program
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Our Alumni & Placement
ALUMNI Total Alumni. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23,124 Residing in MN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15,002 Employed Full-time at SMSU. . . . . . . . . . . . 126 EMPLOYMENT & PLACEMENT* 99.8% of recent SMSU graduates are employed 97.6% of SMSU graduates secured employment related to their field of study 8% of SMSU graduates continued education * As reported by 2018 graduates within six months of graduation.
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Our Mustang Athletics NCAA DIVISION II Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference Men’s Sports Baseball Cross Country Track & Field Basketball Football Wrestling Women’s Sports Basketball Soccer Tennis Cross Country Softball Track & Field Golf Swimming & Diving Volleyball Co-ed Sports Esports Wheelchair Basketball ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS 52 NSIC regular season championships 1 NCAA National Runner-up 3 NCAA region championships 3 NIWBT National Championships 4 Individual National Champions 253 All-American awards 23 CoSIDA Academic All-Americans 3 NCAA Postgraduate Scholarship recipients 2 NCAA Volleyball National Player of the Year awards 8 NSIC Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year awards 3 NSIC Male Scholar-Athletes of the Year awards 22
Athletics ATHLETIC HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2019-2020 YEAR SMSU Athletics had another exceptional year both on the field of play and in the classroom. •SMSU student-athletes compiled a 3.13 GPA. •A department record of 101 student-athletes named Academic All-NSIC (GPA of 3.20+). •A total of nine student-athletes received first team All-NSIC accolades. •Six student-athletes named All-Region. •Four student-athletes named All-American. •Women’s track & field student-athlete Rebecca Manteuffel earned Indoor All-American honors. •Football student-athletes Daniel Davis and Onte Burns both earned All-American accolades. •Wheelchair basketball student-athlete Jesus Villa named the 2019-20 NWBA Player of the Year. •Wheelchair basketball student-athlete Ryan Kile named a 2019-20 NWBA Scholar All-American. •Wrestling student-athlete Jackson Ryan finished third at the 2020 NCAA Super Region championships and advanced to the NCAA Championships. •Freshman Natalie Bohnert became the first-ever SMSU swimmer to earn All-NSIC honors in the program’s inaugural season. •Student-athletes Emma Grote (softball), John Bezdicek (baseball) and Angela Young (volleyball) all named CoSIDA Academic All-District. 23
Our Assets & Financial Data
THE CAMPUS Number of Acres. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 216 Number of Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 Building Space Maintained . . . . 1,233,169 sq. ft. Building Replacement Value. . . . . $463,830,274 FINANCIAL DATA* Revenue Net Tuition and Fees. . . . . . . . . . . . . . State Operating Appropriation. . . . . Other Revenue. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Expenses Salaries and Benefits. . . . . . . . . . . . . Other. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Assets Total Net Position . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
$14,446,000 $20,346,000 $18,742,000 $38,128,000 $10,187,000 $50,197,000
*(Financial data from fiscal year ended June 30, 2019)
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The SMSU Foundation SMSU FOUNDATION Fiscal Year 2019 (July 1, 2018-June 30, 2019) Assets. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $16,842,513 Contributions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,381,953 Number of Donors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,670 Alumni giving % . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.2% Employee giving % . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62% Foundation Dollars Contributed to Support SMSU. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,328,352 www.SMSUFoundation.org | 800-260-0970 The SMSU Foundation is served by a 31-member board consisting of alumni and friends of the institution who strive to advance the mission of the Foundation in support of SMSU. The SMSU Alumni Association, Minnesota Agriculture & Rural Leadership (MARL) and Mustangs Booster Club organizations all fall under the leadership of the SMSU Foundation and are served by their own respective boards. These three organizations each have distinct missions that serve a broad range of constituents. Alumni: www.SMSUAlumni.com MARL: www.MARLProgram.org Boosters: www.SMSUMustangs.com 25
Our Role in the Economy
SMSU’s impact on the regional economy is calculated to be $173.1 million, according to a study commissioned by the Minnesota State system. This includes a direct impact of $86.3 million, and an indirect/induced impact of $86.8 million. The University supports and sustains 1,421 jobs annually, according to the study. SMSU directly employs 417 people. An estimated $2.4 million in charitable donations and volunteer activities are generated annually by SMSU faculty, staff and students. SMSU faculty, staff and students donate an average of $469,715 annually to local charitable organizations. Faculty, staff and students donate over $1.9 million in volunteer time annually. 26
Our Strategic Planning SMSU is proud of its tradition of excellence, which is guided by the University’s ongoing strategic planning process. Since its founding, enabled and inspired by the people of Southwest Minnesota and the surrounding region who dared to dream of a university on the prairie, Southwest Minnesota State University has been a center for learning. Each successive generation of students, faculty, and staff, with the support of the community, has contributed to the ongoing success of the institution. To learn more about our strategic planning process, visit: SMSU.edu/administration/strategicplanning
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Our Community
Our Community
SMSU is located in Marshall, Minnesota, a friendly, growing community of 14,000. Marshall, named one of America’s Best Small Cities, is an easy drive from the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, Sioux Falls, SD and Fargo, ND. Marshall is also the proud home of Schwan’s Company, Action TrackChair, Runnings, and Ralco, along with major employers USBank, Archer Daniels Midland, and Avera Marshall Regional Medical Center. Marshall is home to the Red Baron Arena & Expo. For more information about Marshall visit: www.discoversouthwestmn.com
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Refer a Student Please consider referring future Mustangs to the Office of Admission online at: www.SMSU.edu/go/ReferAStudent If the student you refer enrolls, you will be entered in a drawing for one of two $25 Barnes & Noble gift cards. Referral winners will be notified at the beginning of each new semester and recognized on SMSU Today. Or contact the Office of Admission: O: 507-537-6286 E: Admissions@SMSU.edu www.SMSU.edu/admission
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