What Winona State costs
Winona State University charges $10,576 a year in published tuition and fees for Minnesota residents, about $5,288 a semester, and $17,308 a year for students from other states, about $8,654 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $23,683 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $17,699 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into Winona State
For fall 2024, Winona State University received 6,642 applications and admitted 5,014 students, and 1,213 enrolled as first-years.
What Winona State students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at Winona State University (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 213 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 112 |
| Business Administration and Management | 102 |
| Social Work | 70 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 69 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 67 |
| Psychology | 61 |
| Computer Science | 42 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near Winona State
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- University of Wisconsin–La Crosse, La Crosse, Wisconsin: about 26 miles away
- University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire, Eau Claire, Wisconsin: about 52 miles away
- University of Wisconsin–Stout, Menomonie, Wisconsin: about 59 miles away
Colleges like Winona State
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (small town or rural), closest in size and nearest in region:
- University of South Dakota, Vermillion, South Dakota: 5,439 undergraduates
- University of Central Missouri, Warrensburg, Missouri: 5,648 undergraduates
- University of Wisconsin–Platteville, Platteville, Wisconsin: 5,837 undergraduates
- Western Illinois University, Macomb, Illinois: 4,410 undergraduates
- Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, Missouri: 4,378 undergraduates
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Lists that include Winona State
- Colleges in Minnesota: 16 Compared
- Smaller Public Universities: 242 Compared
- Division II Colleges: 151 Compared
- Small-Town and Rural Colleges: 176 Compared
- Smaller Public Universities in the Midwest: 58 Compared
- Division II Colleges in the Midwest: 30 Compared
- Small-Town and Rural Colleges in the Midwest: 50 Compared
FAQ
What is Winona State University's acceptance rate? 75.5% for fall 2024: 5,014 of 6,642 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at Winona State University? $10,576 a year for in-state students and $17,308 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to Winona State University? About 5,100 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at Winona State University? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as a small town or rural area.
Sources
- College Navigator: Winona State University (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: Winona State University
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
