Winona State University

Winona State University Overview

Winona State University is a public, state school in the small town setting of Winona, Minnesota. Winona State University was founded in 1858 and the school now enrolls around 6,563 students per year, including 5,763 undergraduate students. Winona State University ensures on-campus housing for up to 2,115 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing.

📆 Mark your calendar! The deadline to apply regular decision to Winona State University for Fall 2023 is July 1.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Winona State University!

Are you interested in music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Winona State University's theater groups.

Are you interested in journalism and communications? Winona State University students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Interested in Greek life? Winona State University has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? Winona State University has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Winona State University on the Student Life page.

2022 Winona State University Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	77%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.4
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	2%
In-State Tuition	$8,388
Out-of-State	$15,120
Percent of Need Met	52%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$8,297

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Is Winona State University a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can give you a sense of how selective a college is.

Let's take a look at these areas to get a clearer sense of what Winona State University offers and if the school could be a good choice for you.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Winona State University

It is moderately difficult to get into Winona State University. Around 77% of applicants get into Winona State University each year. Last year, 5,335 students applied to Winona State University and 4,103 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Winona State University

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 74% of students who start at Winona State University come back for their second year of college. Around 63% of students who started at Winona State University earn their Bachelor's degrees within six years. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook Winona State University Graduates

Job placement stats are a good resource for understanding the value of a degree from Winona State University by providing a look on how job placement has gone for other grads.

Check with Winona State University directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Winona State University's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Winona State University's endowment was valued at $43.3 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Winona State University spends about $8,324 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Winona State University

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

Winona State University meets 52% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $8,297 a year.

In 2020, students graduated with an average of $30,702 in student loans for each student with debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA asap. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Winona State University.

Based on this information, how does Winona State University sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is Winona State University a good school for you?

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Where is Winona State University?

Winona State University is located in the small town setting of Winona, Minnesota, less than an hour from Minneapolis-St.Paul.

If you want to see Winona State University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90 to Winona, or book a flight to the nearest airport, La Crosse Municipal.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Winona State University and Winona are like without leaving home.

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