Winona State University
Winona, MN, USA
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.
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
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
---|---|---|
Fall Regular Decision | July 1 | |
Other | April 6 |
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
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Doctorate
Total Number of Students
6,154
Total Number of Undergrads
5,403
Classroom Sizes
2-19 Students
32%
20-39 Students
54%
40-99 Students
10%
100+ Students
1%
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: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
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:
| $9,924 |
Books and Supplies | $900 |
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. 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 Aid Per Year
$5,017
25%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,770
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$2,166
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
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
32%
US National: 44%68%
US National: 56%Student Organizations
180
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
Yes
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
0
100
35%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Warriors
School Colors
purple and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Top 5 Cities
Minneapolis
La Crosse
Rochester
Chicago
Milwaukee
Employed
6 mos. after graduation
57%
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$48,600
What Students Are Saying
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
Small college
Located in a very small town
Athitaya from Winona, MN
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
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
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