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Winona State University

Winona, MN

Winona State University, founded in 1858, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 125-acre campus is located in Winona, southeast of Minneapolis-St. Paul.

Tuition & Fees

$9,668

$15,768

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state
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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
600-699
14%
500-599
61%
400-499
23%
300-399
2%
600-699
27%
500-599
56%
400-499
17%
composite english math
30-36
5%
24-29
24%
18-23
55%
12-17
15%
6-11
1%
30-36
2%
24-29
37%
18-23
47%
12-17
14%
30-36
3%
24-29
31%
18-23
62%
12-17
4%
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undergraduateRatios

36%

male

64%

female

1

teacher

19

students

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Moderately Selective

65%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,089
Declined + 2,655
Total Received 7,744
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Public

7,228

undergraduate students

560

graduate students

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Elementary Education
  3. Businesss Management
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Codes

SAT 6680
ACT 2162

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School Facts

Winona State University, founded in 1858, is a public, comprehensive university. Its 125-acre campus is located in Winona, southeast of Minneapolis-St. Paul.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 7,788
Established in 1858
Coeducational Coeducational College, Founded Coeducational College
Accredited by •  AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business)
•  ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
•  CAATE (Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education)
•  CACREP (Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs)
•  CAEP (Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation)
•  CCNE (Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education)
•  CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
•  HLC Higher Learning Commission
•  NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
•  NAST (National Association of Schools of Theatre)

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Winona, MN

125-acre campus in Winona (population: 26,928), 120 miles from Minneapolis-St. Paul; branch campus in Rochester (45 miles). Served by bus and train; major airport serves Minneapolis-St. Paul; smaller airport serves La Crosse, WI (24 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

Winona State University
175 West Mark Street
Winona, MN 55987-5838

Campus Life

yes
Housing available
35%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
94%
Percent of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
9%
Top 1/4
29%
Top 1/2
66%
Bottom 1/2
34%
Bottom 1/4
7%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshmen in each score range

reading math writing
600-699
14%
500-599
61%
400-499
23%
300-399
2%
600-699
27%
500-599
56%
400-499
17%
composite english math
30-36
5%
24-29
24%
18-23
55%
12-17
15%
6-11
1%
30-36
2%
24-29
37%
18-23
47%
12-17
14%
30-36
3%
24-29
31%
18-23
62%
12-17
4%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $20
Common application accepted no
Application deadline July 13
School has early decision program no
School has early action program no
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required of some
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Moderately Selective

65%

acceptance rate

Accepted 5,089
Declined + 2,655
Total Received 7,744

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Considered

Class rank

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Character/ personal qualities
Essay
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Interview
Minority affiliation
Particular talent/ability
Recommendations
Religious affiliation/commitment
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

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Admissions Contact

Brian Jicinsky
Director of Admissions
P: 800 342-5978, extension 5100
F: 507 457-5620
admissions@winona.edu

Financial Aid

53%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$8,458

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $7,600
Room $5,950
Board $2,738
Additional fees $2,068
Books & supplies $900
Total $19,256
Average Financial Aid - $8,458
Total with Avg. Aid $10,798

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $8,889,168
State $5,181,246
Institutional $2,053,045
Other external $1,241,541
Total $17,365,000

Non-need-based

Federal $410,858
State $9,500
Institutional $2,522,836
Other external $1,517,332
Total $4,460,526

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Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 800 342-5978, extension 5090
F: 507 457-5628
financialaid@winona.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Mari Livingston
Associate Director of Financial Aid
mlivingstonn@winona.edu

Varsity Sports

M W
baseball
basketball
cross-country
football
golf
gymnastics
soccer
softball
tennis
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Club Sports - Men's

baseball, bowling, hockey, lacrosse, rugby, swimming, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wrestling

Club Sports - Women's

bowling, rugby, swimming, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wrestling

Intramural/Recreational Sports

badminton, baseball, basketball, bowling, cheerleading, fencing, ice hockey, Nordic skiing, racquetball, rugby, skiing, soccer, softball, swimming/diving, tennis, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wrestling

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Athletic Directors

Eric Schob (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Melanie Brunsdon (women's)
Associate Athletic Director
email

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
North Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference
Mascot
Warrior
School colors
purple and white

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Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
ACS Chemistry
Accounting
Adult/Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner
Adult/Gerontology Clinical Nursing Specialist
Adult/Gerontology Primary Care Nursing Specialist
Applied Research/Management
Art
Art Education
Athletic Training
Biochemistry
Biology
Business Administration
Business Education
Chemistry
Chemistry Education
Clinical Lab Science
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Communication Arts/Literature Education
Communication Studies
Composite Materials Engineering
Computer Science
Counselor Education
Criminal Justice
Data Science
Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood/Special Education
Earth Science Education
Economics
Education
Educational Leadership
Elementary Education
Elementary Education/K-6 Education
English
Environmental Chemistry
Exercise/Rehabilitative Science
Family Nurse Practitioner
Film Studies
Finance
Geoscience
Global Studies
Health Promotion
Healthcare Leadership/Administration
History
Human Resources Management
Individualized Studies
Law/Society
Legal Studies
Liberal Arts/General Studies
Life Science Education
Management Information Systems
Marketing
Mass Communications
Mathematics
Music
Music Business
Music Education
Music Performance
Nurse Educator
Nursing
Nursing/Organizational Leadership
Nursing/RN to BS
Paralegal
Physical Education
Physical Science Education
Physics
Physics Education
Political Science
Professional Development
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Health
Recreation/Tourism/Therapeutic Recreation
School/Community Health
Social Sciences/History Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Spanish Education
Special Education
Statistics
TESL/K-12
Theatre Arts
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Nursing
  2. Elementary Education
  3. Businesss Management

Programs Offered

  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Self-designed majors

Pre-professional Programs

  • Other
  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

7,788

total students

69%

in-state

31%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

Graduate

93%

7,228
students

Female
64%
4,601

Male
36%
2,627

7%

560
students

Female
77%
429

Male
23%
131

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

87%

6,313
students

Female
64%
4,011

Male
36%
2,302

13%

915
students

Female
65%
590

Male
35%
325

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
3%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
82%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
3%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

65%

Transfer applicants accepted

58%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.40
High school transcript Required of Some
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Required of Some
Interview Required of Some
Standardized test scores Required of Some
Essay or personal statement Not Required/Recommended

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: July 13

Spring: November 15

Summer: April 10

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

100%

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Other
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors
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International Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 42
Countries most often represented China
Kenya
Malaysia
Nepal
Saudi Arabia
South Korea
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
Host family program
International student center
Other
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Kemale Pinar
International Admissions Coordinator
507 457-5303
is@winona.edu

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