Winona State University

6/10 Overall Rating
4 Year
Winona, MN
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#2 Best Public Universities in Minnesota

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Overview

Enrollment

6,045

Location Winona, Minnesota
Website winona.edu
Type Public 4 Year
Setting Distant Town

Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Located in the scenic Mississippi River valley of southeastern Minnesota, Winona State University sits on a compact urban campus in the city of Winona, approximately two hours from Minneapolis-St. Paul. Founded in 1858 as the first teacher training institution west of the Mississippi River, WSU has evolved into a comprehensive public university while maintaining its historic strengths in education programs. The campus combines historic red-brick buildings with modern facilities across its main and west campuses, connected by a pedestrian path through the residential district. The university is known for its programs in nursing, business administration, and education, while also maintaining strong offerings in engineering and computer science. Most first-year students reside in one of the university's residence halls, and the institution competes in NCAA Division II athletics as the Warriors, primarily within the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.

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Ratings

Winona State University is rated within the top 47% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10.

Overall Rating

6 out of 10
Academics

6 out of 10
Resources

6 out of 10
Outcomes

6 out of 10
Value

4 out of 10

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Rankings

Rankings for Winona State University within the 2027 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate

SAT 980/1250
ACT 19/25
GPA 3.44

Acceptance Rate

75.5%

Applications Due Jul 1, 2027
Enrollment Rate 24.2%
Application Fee $20

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Annual Cost to Attend

Minnesota Resident Tuition

$10,576

Out of State Resident Tuition

$17,308

Breakdown

Tuition $10,576
Books and Supplies $900
Other Fees $2,188
Room and Board $9,654
Budget for Other Expenses $2,600
Total One Year Cost $25,918

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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$46,100 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

54% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Winona State University are Business, Education, and Health Professions. 22% of students major in Business, 18% in Education, and 12% in Health Professions.