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Winona State University
Winona State University

Winona State University

Winona, MN, USA
Public
4 Year

Overview

With campus a short walk from the Mississippi River, Winona State University is a public institution in southeast Minnesota and the oldest school in the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system. WSU is home to five colleges conferring bachelor’s degrees in over 80 academic fields of study. To get away from the classroom, Winona State’s Outdoor Education and Recreation Center provides instruction on kayaking, rock climbing, snowshoeing, and other outdoor pursuits. For those interested in the fine arts, WSU hosts the Watkins and Weber Galleries displaying the work of student and professional artists.

Acceptance Rate:
74%
Average Net Price:
$17,185
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
21
Average SAT Composite
1105

Tuition, Cost & Aid

Affordability & Cost

Average Net Price
$17,185
Calculate your net cost
Tuition
In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution.
$10,498
Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school.
$17,230
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
  • (amount for on-campus room, board and other expenses * # of students living on-campus.
  • + amount for off-campus (with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus with family
  • + amount for off-campus (not with family) room, board and other expenses * # of students living off-campus not with family)
divided by the total # of students. Students whose living arrangements are unknown are excluded from the calculation. For some institutions the # of students by living arrangement will be known, but dollar amounts will not be known. In this case the # of students with no corresponding dollar amount will be excluded from the denominator.
$9,924
Books and Supplies
$900
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$12,051
$30k - $48k
$12,522
$48k - $75k
$15,212
$75k - $110k
$18,615
$110k+
$20,862
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]

Aid & Grants

0
100
55%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
25%
Average Aid Per Year
$5,017
Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,770
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,166

 

Students receiving state aid
30%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$3539
Students receiving federal aid
66%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,770
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$14,685,339
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$5,353,442

Student Loans

Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
61%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$8,684
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,110
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$217
Students receiving federal loans
59%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,121
Average Other Loans Per Year
$11,065

 

Admissions

Key Admissions Stats

Institution Type
Public
  • Not for Profit
  • Coed

Need Aware

This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission

Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
0
100
74%
Acceptance Rate
5367
Students Applied
65%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
373
Transfer Students Admitted

Admissions Requirements

SAT
SAT is not checked
No
ACT
ACT is not checked
No
Transcript
Transcript is checked
Yes
Test Optional
Item is not checked
No
SAT Subject Tests
Item is checked
Yes
AP Course Credit
Item is checked
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Item is checked
Yes

Important Deadlines

Application TypeApplication DeadlineReply Deadline
Fall Regular DecisionJuly 1
OtherApril 6
Application Fee
$20
Fee waivers available
Applications Accepted
Online Application
Online Application

Admitted Student Stats

In-State Students
67%
Out-Of-State Students
27%
56%
Submitting ACT
1%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 21
0
36
Average SAT Composite: 1105
0
1600
SAT Percentiles

Math
25th
500
75th
660
Reading
25th
500
75th
610
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA

3.75+
20%
3.50 - 3.74
19%
3.25 - 3.49
19%
3.00 - 3.24
17%
2.50 - 2.99
21%
2.00 - 2.49
4%
Students Enrolled By Class Rank

Top 10%
10
Top 25%
32
Top 50%
67
Students Enrolled By Household Income

< $30k
47
$30k - $48k
62
$48k - $75k
85
$75k - $110k
108
$110k+
221

Admissions Resources

Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: [email protected]
Admissions Telephone: 507-457-5100
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page

Academics

Key Academic Stats

Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
6,154
Total Number of Undergrads
5,403
0
100
41%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
59%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
16:1
US National: 21:1
Academic Calendar

Semester

Non Traditional Learning
  • Online Classes
  • Online Undergrad Degrees
  • Summer Sessions
  • Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
  • Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
  • ROTC Army
  • Study Abroad
  • Teacher Certification Offered
Classroom Sizes

2-19 Students
32%
20-39 Students
54%
40-99 Students
10%
100+ Students
1%
 

Degrees and Majors

MAJORS
78

Faculty Overview

0
100
55%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Male
Female
Ethnicity

African American
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown

Campus Life

Key Campus Stats

Student Gender
Male
Female
32%
68%
Residency
In-State Students
67%
Out-Of-State Students
27%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
37
Countries Represented
44
Ethnicity
African American
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
4%
Hispanic
4%
White
82%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
1%
Percent of First Generation Students
21%
Student Organizations
180
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
Item is not checked
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Item is checked
Yes

Housing

0
100
35%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
Yes
0
100
27%
Freshman Living on Campus

Athletics

Divisional Sports Nickname
Warriors
School Colors
purple and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Total Male Athletes
166
Total Female Athletes
167
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Club
11
Sports Team (Men)
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Football
  • Golf
Sports Team (Women)
  • Basketball
  • Cross Country
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Tennis
  • Track and Field
  • Volleyball
Winona State University Athletics: visit page

Campus Safety

24-HR security patrol
24-HR security patrol is checked
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Campus emergency phones is checked
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Item is checked
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
Item is checked
Yes

After Graduation

Post Grad Stats

Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,600
Top 5 Cities
Minneapolis
La Crosse
Rochester
Chicago
Milwaukee
Top 5 Employers
Mayo Clinic
Winona State University
Fastenal Company
UnitedHealth Group
IBM
Top 5 Sectors
Education
Sales
Business Development
Operations
Healthcare Services
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$16,110
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$217
Winona is a great college! I am absolutely learning a lot of information in a variety of classes! I am a nursing major, and I brought a year's worth of credits in with me from taking PSEO classes during my junior and senior years of high school. Therefore, most of my classes are prerequisites for the nursing major. Most of my classes are science related classes. I love them! They keep me busy, but I'm doing well in them and learning a lot. The professors are great and easy to talk to! Also, the science building is incredible (my favorite building on campus) so labs are organized as well!
Krystal from Echo, MN
I love Winona State the people and the atmosphere is amazing! Everyone is very friendly. Also people are pretty out going which makes it even better because I'm pretty outgoing.
Stivalis from Minneapolis, MN
Quiet and peaceful
Small college
Located in a very small town
Athitaya from Winona, MN
The classes are excellent and the professors are very knowledgeable about their fields. The classes are very comprehensive and complete. If you are having trouble with a class, Supplemental Instruction and tutoring are incredibly helpful! I have learned a ton since I have been here and feel very ready for my occupation.
Anna from Clear Lake, MN
Come into college with an open mind. Meet new people, and enjoy the college life too, because you will learn more about yourself and what you want to do with your life from these experiences.
Samuel from Waukesha, WI
the campus of the school is beautiful, and has every tree industrious to minnesota growing on the campus.has over 100+ major and minor undergraduate programs, with a wide range of specializations within each department. the staff and professors are friendly, and are always will to help in or out of class.
Anthony from Winona, MN
The best part about Winona State University is the small campus (and very beautiful) along with the small classroom sizes. As a Mass Communications major, the majority of my classes are discussion based. When the classes are smaller ranging from 10-25 students, it really gives everyone a great opportunity to get to know their peers and the other students who are interested in the same thing you are! It allows you to get outside of the box and meet some truly fascinating people! Plus, knowing your colleagues makes it so much easier to learn, participate and truly enjoy learning.
The professors at Winona State have been truly incredible and some of the most helpful and dedicated people I've met. After building strong relationships with some professors, I've been able to learn so much more about the future and was able to get all of the help I needed without feeling embarrassed or uncomfortable. My advisor and professor has opened so many doors for me and not only encouraged me to do my best, but inspired me to do even better. They are one of the best characteristics of Winona State!
Samantha from Robbinsdale, MN
I am learning a lot at WSU and the helpful teachers really help out with this. Whenever I have an issue or have questions about a class I find it very easy to meet with the professors to talk about anything and everything.
Lauren from Apple Valley, MN
Most of the professors are great and honestly care about your education and success. There are multiple diversity events available that encourage learning. Student safety is a priority and campus security is very helpful when you are in need of assistance!
Chrysa from Winona, MN
Winona is a great place to go for the full college experience. The academics here are great and the professors are very helpful. There is also so much stuff to do in and around Winona, especially when it comes to outdoorsy activities.
Emily from Brookfield, WI