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Winona State University
Winona, MNPublicTown Setting
Less Selective • 75% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
Winona State University is a public institution located in the town setting of Winona, MN. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 5.1K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 75%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
5.1K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
75% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Town
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading550 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math575 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite22 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
75%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences19% of degrees
Business & Marketing15% of degrees
Biological Sciences5% of degrees
Social Sciences2% of degrees
Engineering2% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $134,654
Earnings 5yr: $125,129
Debt: N/A
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Doctoral Degree
Earnings 4yr: $123,651
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Materials Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,528
Earnings 5yr: $83,187
Debt: $22,000
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,164
Earnings 5yr: $90,428
Debt: $23,250
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,117
Earnings 5yr: $79,166
Debt: $26,252
Management Information Systems and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $76,708
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $27,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,807
Earnings 5yr: $79,334
Debt: $23,167
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,400
Earnings 5yr: $79,354
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,768
Earnings 5yr: $67,731
Debt: $23,652
Health and Medical Administrative Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $72,716
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $32,557
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $70,203
Earnings 5yr: $63,079
Debt: $25,000
Human Resources Management and Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,501
Earnings 5yr: $65,075
Debt: $23,250
Chemistry.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,760
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,000
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $63,303
Earnings 5yr: $58,281
Debt: $25,550
Criminal Justice and Corrections.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,220
Earnings 5yr: $62,593
Debt: $26,012
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $61,878
Earnings 5yr: $65,310
Debt: $25,000
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $57,528
Earnings 5yr: $68,876
Debt: $22,665
Education, General.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $56,901
Earnings 5yr: $60,780
Debt: N/A
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,235
Earnings 5yr: $51,281
Debt: $29,750
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $55,113
Earnings 5yr: $47,576
Debt: $20,017
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$17,503
In-State Tuition$10,576
Out-of-State Tuition$17,308
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
24%
Pell Grants
49%
Take Loans
75%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$51,288
+14% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$58,532
Completion Signals
57%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
79%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$15,000
Est. Monthly Payment
$162/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
31%
Men69%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 31% men and 69% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
21%
Part-Time Share
13%
Avg Family Income
$81,703
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