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Winona State University

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Medium
Dormitory capacity 2,115
Student to faculty ratio 16 to 1
Acceptance rate 77%
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 63%

Located in Winona, Minnesota, Winona State is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 77% indicates that Winona State is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Winona State University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

Winona State boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 72% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

76.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,184

Cost of attendance at Winona State University in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $11,262
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$16,684

Cost of attendance at Winona State University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $16,133
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 85 of freshman students at Winona State University received on average $4,883 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,883
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 319 25% $4,549 $1,451,006
Other Federal Grant 794 63% $2,600 $2,064,162
State Grant/Scholarships 349 28% $3,389 $1,182,665
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 724 57% $2,746 $1,987,884
Total Grant & Scholarships 1,072 85% $4,883 $5,234,711

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Winona State University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Winona State University students is 63.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 65.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 58.9%.

63.0%

  • asian 57.1% 20 students
  • African American 35.7% 10 students
  • white 64.3% 906 students
  • unknown 70.0% 7 students
  • hawaiian 100.0% 2 students
  • hispanic 58.3% 28 students
  • International Students 59.3% 16 students
  • Mixed Race 54.0% 27 students

Sport Conferences

  • Football Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
  • Baseball Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
  • Basketball Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
  • Track and Cross Country Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Winona State University provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Winona State University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)