June 2026
AI Index Report
Southwest Minnesota State University
- Minnesota
- smsu.edu
- AIS
- 56.2
- National rank
- #615
- State rank
- #19
- Programs
- 29
Ranks 19th in Minnesota
- 17
Winona State University56.6 - 18
Minnesota State56.4 - 19Southwest Minnesota State University56.2
- 20
Hamline University54.6 - 21
St. Olaf College52.6
National Vs State Performance
How does Southwest Minnesota State University perform in AI Search at a national and state level?
National Rank Over Time
Southwest Minnesota State University
National rank
#615
June 2026 is the first published edition, so there is no trend to plot yet. A line appears from the second edition on.
Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Ranked by AI Index
Across the U.S.
Southwest Minnesota State University and the institutions ranked either side of it
- 617
Swiss Hotel Management School56.2 - 614
University of Amsterdam56.2 - 615Southwest Minnesota State University56.2
- 613
Adler University56.2 - 616
Elmhurst University56.2
Top Programs By State
Where AI recommends Southwest Minnesota State University, and which of its programs come up in each state.
Most Recommended Programs By State
Southwest Minnesota State University
Home state: Minnesota
2.7%
share of voice in Minnesota, ranked #187
Strongest states
- #1Minnesota2.7%
- #2Vermont0.3%
- #3Florida0.3%
- #4Wisconsin0.3%
- #5North Dakota0.3%
- #6South Dakota0.3%
Top programs in MN
- #1Education19.5%
- #2Cyber Security14.6%
- #3Hospitality Management12.2%
- #4Health Science9.8%
Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
Top AI Search Competitors
Who is Southwest Minnesota State University competing with for the programs AI recommends it for
Rank
Competitor
Competing in
Share
- 1Hospitality Management5%
- 2Hospitality Management5%
- 3Hospitality Management4%
- 4Hospitality Management4%
- 5Education2%
- 6Education2%
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What programs is AI recommending and who is Southwest Minnesota State University competing with?
Your top competitors in
Cyber Security, Graduate
Schools competing in AI Search for the same program
- #97
Niagara University1% - #98
Johns Hopkins University, Whiting School of Engineering1% - #99Southwest Minnesota State University1%
- #100
North Carolina A&T State University1% - #101
Liberty University1%
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The individual prompts Southwest Minnesota State University wins, and the ones it is placing second on, are published on the claimed profile.
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Claim this profileAI Citations
Which pages AI cites most when it answers questions about Southwest Minnesota State University.
Most frequently cited pages
The individual pages AI cites most in answers where Southwest Minnesota State University is mentioned
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Topics Coverage
What topics does AI cover when it talks about Southwest Minnesota State University?
Most Covered Topics on AI Search for Southwest Minnesota State University
Online Learning
52.4%
86 answers
Schedule & Format
25.6%
42 answers
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Source: Manaferra AI Index. June 2026 Edition
