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Officially accredited/recognized by the The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Southwest Minnesota State University (SMSU) is a medium-sized (enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational higher education institution.
CWU University Centers are co-located on community college campuses around the state to provide greater access to higher education. CWU-Des Moines is located at Highline College in Des Moines, Washington. This partnership provides the opportunity for students to earn their first two years of a bachelor's degree at Highline College and stay on campus to complete their bachelor's degree at CWU-Des Moines.