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  • WINONA, MN
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Winona State University

#7 in Top Public Universities in Minnesota
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    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      B
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      A minus
    7. Professors
      B+
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      B
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      B minus
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    175 WEST MARK STREET
    WINONA, MN 55987
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    About Winona State...
    Branch of
    Minnesota State Colleges
    Athletic Division
    NCAA Division II (with football)
    Athletic Conference
    Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference

    From Winona State University

    We're the #1 public university in Minnesota (US News and World Report Best Colleges Rankings 2021). Our campuses in Winona and Rochester are large enough for big opportunities and small enough to feel like home.

    We are invested in supporting you from day one. You'll benefit from our eWarrior Program. Every undergrad gets a fully equipped laptop.

    You'll save money with our our affordable tuition. 85% of students receive financial aid. Out-of-state students automatically qualify for our resident tuition scholarship and pay the same rate as Minnesota students.

    We offer 200 programs - with online learning options available.

    We are proud to have the #1 student success rate in the Minnesota State system. And best of all, 92% of WSU grads get a job in their field.

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    Admissions

    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    Acceptance Rate
    75%
    SAT Range
    960-1130
    ACT Range
    19-25
    Application Fee
    $20
    SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Accepts Common App
    No
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $17,185 / year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $3,894 / year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    99%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B+
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    16:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors

    • Nursing
      230 Graduates
    • Business
      164 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      138 Graduates
    • Social Work and Youth Services
      81 Graduates
    • Liberal Arts and Humanities
      80 Graduates
    • Communications
      77 Graduates
    • Biology
      73 Graduates
    • Psychology
      66 Graduates
    • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
      63 Graduates
    • Computer Science
      56 Graduates
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    Endless Academic Possibilities

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    College is the time to expand your world, to stretch your understanding and take hold of new and exciting possibilities. With 200+ majors and programs across our five colleges - Business, Education, Liberal Arts, Nursing & Health Sciences, and Science & Engineering - you're sure to find the program that will lead you toward the successful, meaningful, and productive future you are aiming for.

    Online

    Programs Offered Entirely Online
    2
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    2
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      39%
    • On Campus
      57%
    • Online
      4%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    5,472 Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    919
    Undergrads Over 25
    4%
    Pell Grant
    27%
    Varsity Athletes
    4%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $44,700 / year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    61%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    96%
    National
    83%
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