Winona State University Admissions

ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, Financial Aid, Tuition, Graduation Rate & More

Phelps Hall at Winona State University
Phelps Hall at Winona State University. Kirs10 / Wikimedia Commons / CC0 1.0

Winona State University Description:

Winona State University is a public university located in Winona, Minnesota, a small city in the southeastern corner of the state. The campus sits between Lake Winona and the Mississippi River. Founded in 1858, Winona State is the oldest institution in the Minnesota state university system. The university has a 19 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 26. Undergraduates can choose from 65 academic programs, and professional fields such as nursing, education, communications and business are all popular with students. In athletics, most teams of the Winona State Warriors compete in the NCAA Division II Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference. Popular sports include football, basketball, golf, cross country, track and field, and soccer.

Admissions Data (2016):

  • Winona State University Acceptance Rate: 60%
  • Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile

Enrollment (2016):

  • Total Enrollment: 8,139 (7,661 undergraduates)
  • Gender Breakdown: 37% Male / 63% Female
  • 87% Full-time

Costs (2016 - 17):

  • Tuition and Fees: $9,075 (in-state); $14,772 (out-of-state)
  • Books: $1,200 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $8,460
  • Other Expenses: $3,060
  • Total Cost: $21,795 (in-state); $27,492 (out-of-state)

Winona State University Financial Aid (2015 - 16):

  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 89%
  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 66%
    • Loans: 68%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $4,120
    • Loans: $9,380

Academic Programs:

  • Most Popular Majors: Biology, Business Administration, Communication Studies, Criminal Justice, Elementary Education, Nursing, Social Work, Human Resources Management

Transfer, Retention and Graduation Rates:

  • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 77%
  • Transfer Out Rate: 14%
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 2%
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 59%

Intercollegiate Athletic Programs:

  • Men's Sports: Football, Golf, Basketball, Baseball, Track and Field, Cross Country
  • Women's Sports: Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Basketball, Volleyball, Track and Field, Cross Country, Gymnastics, Golf

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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Winona State University Mission Statement:

see the complete mission statement at http://www.winona.edu/wsumission.asp

"The mission of Winona State University is to enhance the intellectual, social, cultural and economic vitality of the people and communities we serve."

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