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Winona State University Demographics & Diversity

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Racial Demographics & Diversity

Racial Diversity

Racial Diversity

Very Low

A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Winona State University are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 13% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.

Racial demographics of Winona State University students
Race Percent of Students
White
87%
Black
2%
Hispanic
3%
Asian
2%
American Indian / Alaskan
0%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander
0%
Two or more races
2%
International
3%
Race Unknown
1%

Gender Demographics & Diversity

Gender Diversity

Gender Diversity

Extremely Low

There are 247% more female students than male students enrolled at Winona State University with a gender ratio of 9% women to 3% men. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Winona State University has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.

Male to female gender ratio for Winona State University students
Gender Percent of Students
Men
3%
Women
9%
Enrollment by gender for Winona State University students
Gender Number of Students
Men
163
Women
565

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Geographic Diversity

Low

Winona State University serves a low number of students outside of Minnesota, with 69 percent of the student body residing in-state.

Enrollment by geographic location for Winona State University students
Origin Percent of Students
In State
69%
Out of State
30%
Foreign
1%
Unknown Location
0%

Economic Diversity

Median Household Income

Median Household Income

$68,678 per year

26% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.

Undergrad Student Population

Enrollment

Enrollment

6,045
Undergrad enrollment by age and part time status
Segment Percent of Students
Students Over 25 Years Old 11.5%
Part time Undergrads 10.8%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175272.

Last updated: August 2026