Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU), established in 1964, is a public institution located in Marshall, Minnesota. As part of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system, SMSU offers a high-quality education in the liberal arts and professions, preparing students for successful personal and professional lives. The university provides over 60 undergraduate majors and several graduate programs, including master's degrees in education and business administration. These programs are housed within two primary colleges: the College of Arts, Letters, and Sciences, and the College of Business, Education, and Professional Studies.