Winona State Acceptance Rate and SAT/ACT Scores

Winona State University Admission Requirements and Statistics

[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]

How hard is Winona State to get into?

This page provides the latest information on Winona State University (Winona State)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Winona State's acceptance rate is 75.49% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 6,642 students applied and 5,014 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Winona State.

To apply to Winona State, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.

Winona State's acceptance rate places 12nd out of 37 Minnesota colleges with competitive admission.
Winona State's yield rate is 24.19%, which is marginally higher by 0.52 percentage points (approximately 2.2% higher) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Winona State at Minnesota colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.

Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2024-25, Winona State's acceptance rate is 75.49% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 24.19%. 2,142 men and 4,465 women applied to Winona State and 1,524 men and 3,459 women students were accepted.

Among them, 340 men and 873 women were enrolled in Winona State. You can explore the Winona State's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.

Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at Winona State
	Total	Men	Women	Another Gender	Gender Unknown
Applicants	6,642	2,142	4,465	0	35
Admitted	5,014	1,524	3,459	0	31
Enrolled	1,213	340	873	0	0
Acceptance Rate	75.49%	71.15%	77.47%	-	88.57%
Yield	24.19%	22.31%	25.24%	-	0.00%

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Winona State University 2025 Acceptance Rate By Gender chart

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2024-25, total 1,213 first-year students enrolled in Winona State. The proportion of full-time students is 98.10% and part-time students is 1.90%.

By gender, the proportion of men students is 28.03% and women students is 71.97%.

The following table shows the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at Winona State.

First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at Winona State
	Total	Men	Women
Total	1,213	340	873
Full-time	1,190	336	854
Part-time	23	4	19

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2024)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), Completion of College Preparatory Program, and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.

The SAT and ACT test score is not considered in admission process at Winona State. The english proficiency test is required .

The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Winona State University.

For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .

Winona State Admission Requirements
High School GPA	Required
High School Rank	Considered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)	Required
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required
Recommendations	Not Considered
Formal Demonstration of Competencies	Not Considered
SAT / ACT	Not Considered
English Proficiency Test	Required
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)	Not Considered
Work experience	Not Considered
Personal statement or essay	Not Considered
Legacy status	Not Considered

General Admissions Information

The following provides general admission information for applying to Winona State:

Open Admission Policy: No
Undergraduate Application Fees: -
Graduate Application Fees: -
Admission Information: www.winona.edu/admissions/
Online Application: https://admissions.winona.edu/apply/
Calendar System: Semester
Course for High School Students: Not Offered
Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered: 1-Year Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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What is the acceptance rate at the Winona State?

Winona State is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 75.49%.

What SAT or ACT scores are required for admission to Winona State?

Winona State does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.

Does Winona State require essays or personal statements?

Winona State does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Are recommendation letters required for Winona State admission?

Winona State does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.

Is there an application fee?

Winona State does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.

Do I need to submit my high school transcript?

Yes, Winona State requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.

Are there any specific admission requirements for international students?

Yes, Winona State requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.

What is SAT code and ACT code for Winona State?

The institutional SAT code for Winona State is 6680 and 4-digit ACT code is 2162.