Winona State University

Winona State Overview

Winona State University (Winona State) is a four-year, public school located in Winona, MN. It is classified as Master's College and University with medium programs by Carnegie Classification

The Winona State's tuition & fees is $10,576 for Minnesota residents and $17,308 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 71% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,161.

The school has a total enrollment of 6,045 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).

Winona State's acceptance rate is 75.49% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 24.19%.

Winona State ranked 20th in Minnesota Colleges rankings. Winona State University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Winona State University is $10,576 for in-state students and $17,308 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,886 for in-state students and $15,953 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $10,655 for Minnesota residents and $17,386 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $11,296 for Minnesota residents and $16,541 for out-of-state students.

In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,576$17,308
Graduate$10,886$15,953
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,655$17,386
Graduate$11,296$16,541

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »75.49% Acceptance Rate / 24.19% Yield
Graduation Rate »57%
Transfer-out Rate30%
Retention Rate79%(full-time), 75% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio7.14% (14 to 1)
Student Population »6,045 (5,317 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$6,161

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Winona State University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at Winona State
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenYes

Winona State University Directory Information

Address175 West Mark Street, Winona, MN 55987-5838
Phone507-457-5000
WEBSchool's Website
AdmissionAdmission Information
Online ApplicationApply Online
Financial AidDeadlines and Applications
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, public
Carnegie CategoryMaster's College and University (medium programs)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

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