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Winona State University

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Start: 2026-04-16T14:00:00
Location: Winona State University

Winona, Minnesota 55987-5838

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Known for health sciences

Winona State University is a public institution in Winona with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1119, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 5.1K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $58,532 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,148.

Established

1858

Motto

A Community of Learners Improving Our World

Mascot

Wazoo

Type

Public university

Conference

Division II NCAA athletics and its teams are called the Warriors

Division

Division II

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69%Acceptance

1119SAT Avg

5,088Students

15:1Student:Faculty

61%Grad Rate

$58,532Earnings 10yr

$18,148Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Winona State University Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate68.5%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1119

Reading & WritingMid: 550

510610

MathMid: 575

470640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22

1925

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

68.5%

Trend

SAT Avg

1119

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,498

Tuition (out-of-state)$17,230

Room & Board$9,924

Books & Supplies$900

Total Cost of Attendance$23,373

Average Net Price$18,148

Median Debt at Graduation$21,500

Monthly Payment (10yr)$228

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$11,400

$30–48K$12,486

$48–75K$15,495

$75–110K$19,388

$110K+$21,306

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$18,148

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

4800.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$15,000

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

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Programs (86)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

5,088

Gender Split

68% / 32%

Women / Men

First Generation

21%

Pell Grant Recipients

23%

Race & Ethnicity

White 82%

Black 3%

Hispanic 5%

Asian 3%

Two+ 4%

Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate60.9%

Freshman Retention77.5%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$51,288

8 Years$55,462

10 Years$58,532

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$44,400

Men

$55,700

Rankings

U.S. News

#71

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Forbes

#65

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Washington Monthly

#294

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More About This School

Varsity Sports — Warriors

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History & Fun Facts

•64250Built1915 (Model School), 1924 (College Hall)ArchitectClarence H.
•13000884Added to NRHPDecember 3, 2013 Winona State University was founded as the First State Normal School, an institution specifically for educating and producing new elementary school teachers.
•Winona settler John Ford lobbied the Minnesota Legislature to establish normal schools and rallied more than $5,000 in local donations to establish the state's first such institution.
•It was also the first tax-funded school west of the Mississippi River.
•Classes at Winona Normal School began in September 1860, but the next year most of the male students as well as the principal and other staff left to serve in the American Civil War.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

97Average

Estimated from MN state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Minneapolispop. 430K

103 mi(179 min)

Milwaukeepop. 570K

200 mi(347 min)

Chicagopop. 2.7M

252 mi(437 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

MSP Minneapolis-St Paul97 mi

MKE Milwaukee203 mi

ORD Chicago O'Hare237 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1041 mi · ~30h 4m drive

New York, NY927 mi · ~26h 47m drive

Hartford, CT971 mi · ~28h 3m drive

Providence, RI1032 mi · ~29h 49m drive

Albany, NY902 mi · ~26h 3m drive

Syracuse, NY778 mi · ~22h 29m drive

Rochester, NY704 mi · ~20h 20m drive

Buffalo, NY644 mi · ~18h 36m drive

Philadelphia, PA890 mi · ~25h 43m drive

Pittsburgh, PA645 mi · ~18h 38m drive

Harrisburg, PA798 mi · ~23h 3m drive

Newark, NJ918 mi · ~26h 31m drive

Washington, DC834 mi · ~24h 6m drive

Baltimore, MD841 mi · ~24h 18m drive

Atlanta, GA811 mi · ~23h 26m drive

Charlotte, NC836 mi · ~24h 9m drive

Raleigh, NC893 mi · ~25h 48m drive

Miami, FL1417 mi · ~40h 56m drive

Orlando, FL1212 mi · ~35h 1m drive

Tampa, FL1223 mi · ~35h 20m drive

Nashville, TN602 mi · ~17h 23m drive

New Orleans, LA978 mi · ~28h 15m drive

Richmond, VA867 mi · ~25h 3m drive

Chicago, IL252 mi · ~7h 17m drive

Detroit, MI449 mi · ~12h 58m drive

Minneapolis, MN103 mi · ~2h 59m drive

St. Louis, MO382 mi · ~11h 2m drive

Kansas City, MO374 mi · ~10h 48m drive

Indianapolis, IN408 mi · ~11h 47m drive

Columbus, OH526 mi · ~15h 12m drive

Cleveland, OH534 mi · ~15h 26m drive

Milwaukee, WI200 mi · ~5h 47m drive

Dallas, TX827 mi · ~23h 53m drive

Houston, TX1008 mi · ~29h 7m drive

Austin, TX1009 mi · ~29h 9m drive

San Antonio, TX1078 mi · ~31h 9m drive

Los Angeles, CA1576 mi · ~45h 32m drive

San Francisco, CA1654 mi · ~47h 47m drive

San Diego, CA1579 mi · ~45h 37m drive

Seattle, WA1488 mi · ~42h 59m drive

Portland, OR1516 mi · ~43h 48m drive

Denver, CO747 mi · ~21h 35m drive

Phoenix, AZ1316 mi · ~38h 1m drive

Salt Lake City, UT1055 mi · ~30h 29m drive

Honolulu, HI4041 mi · ~116h 44m drive

Upper Midwest / Northeast (cold winters, warm summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

Check nearby accommodations

$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Minneapolis-St Paul (MSP)97 miles

Rental car

146 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

194 min$116-194

Milwaukee (MKE)203 miles

Rental car

305 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

406 min$244-406

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Winona State University Application Checklist

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Winona State University Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award