Winona State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2491 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #699 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #641 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #1 of 2 | In Winona |
| #774 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 23 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 74%
- Undergraduates
- 5,403
- Graduates
- 751
- Male:Female Ratio
- 30:70
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- www.winona.edu
Winona State University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Winona State University has an acceptance rate of 74% and is among the top 37% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 74% | 67% | 77% |
| Applicants | 5,367 | 1,605 | 3,736 |
| Admissions | 3,958 | 1,070 | 2,874 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,159 | 323 | 834 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 16 | 8 | 7 |
2,317 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
873 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
16 or 1%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1000
or below
75% of them
had 1270
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Winona State University are 1000-1270 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
652 or 56%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Winona State University are 19-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5064 (82%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 264 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 216 (4%) |
| Asian | 216 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 215 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 128 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 34 (0.6%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $5,017
- Students receiving aid
- 99%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,388 | $8,320 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,388 | $8,320 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,120 | $12,560 |
| Fee in-district | $2,104 | $774 |
| Fee in-state | $2,104 | $774 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,104 | $774 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,773 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,010 |
| Room charge | $6,284 |
| Meal charge | $3,370 |
Winona State University majors
Winona State University has granted 1,419 bachelor's degrees across 55 programs, 191 master's across 16 programs, and 52 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Winona State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 220 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 121 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 99 | |||
| Social Work | 84 | |||
| Psychology, General | 73 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Social Work | 70 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 68 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 57 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 53 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 50 | |||
| Accounting | 29 | 18 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 46 | |||
| Computer Science | 44 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 38 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 35 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 34 | |||
| Finance, General | 33 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 32 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 28 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 25 | 2 | ||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 25 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 25 | |||
| Education, General | 16 | 8 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 22 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 21 | |||
| Materials Engineering | 19 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 19 | |||
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | 16 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 16 | |||
| Critical Care Nursing | 11 | 5 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 16 | |||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 16 | |||
| Information Technology | 15 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 4 | 11 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 15 | |||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 14 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | 1 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 11 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 10 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 3 | 6 | ||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 9 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 9 | |||
| Sociology, General | 9 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 7 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 7 | |||
| Computational Science | 6 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 6 | |||
| Nursing Education | 6 | |||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| History, General | 5 | |||
| Physics, General | 5 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 4 | |||
| Research and Development Management | 4 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 3 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Statistics, General | 3 | |||
| Economics, General | 2 | |||
| Engineering, General | 2 | |||
| Human Services, General | 2 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Public Administration | 2 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 1 | |||
| Music Management | 1 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 1 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 53 | 1,419 | 191 | 52 |
Winona State University has a graduation rate of 60%, which is among the 41% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 60% | 54% | 63% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Winona State University has published 2,055 scientific papers with 26,649 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Law, Biology, Medicine, Psychology, Environmental Science, Sociology, and Philosophy.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 16 | 16 |
| 1992 | 15 | 25 |
| 1993 | 16 | 27 |
| 1994 | 11 | 30 |
| 1995 | 12 | 44 |
| 1996 | 13 | 70 |
| 1997 | 14 | 69 |
| 1998 | 23 | 78 |
| 1999 | 20 | 87 |
| 2000 | 20 | 120 |
| 2001 | 31 | 150 |
| 2002 | 38 | 160 |
| 2003 | 42 | 245 |
| 2004 | 23 | 239 |
| 2005 | 36 | 298 |
| 2006 | 50 | 416 |
| 2007 | 62 | 494 |
| 2008 | 71 | 548 |
| 2009 | 102 | 664 |
| 2010 | 106 | 769 |
| 2011 | 100 | 1014 |
| 2012 | 82 | 1144 |
| 2013 | 90 | 1347 |
| 2014 | 80 | 1416 |
| 2015 | 80 | 1580 |
| 2016 | 111 | 1582 |
| 2017 | 85 | 1435 |
| 2018 | 64 | 1607 |
| 2019 | 87 | 1819 |
| 2020 | 87 | 2011 |
| 2021 | 79 | 2192 |
| 2022 | 102 | 2075 |
| 2023 | 86 | 2070 |
Winona State University alumni
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Austin Aries
- Occupations
- professional wrestler
- Biography
-
Daniel Healy Solwold Jr., better known by his ring name Austin Aries, is an American professional wrestler. He is best known for his time with Impact Wrestling, where he is a three-time Impact World Champion and a six-time Impact X Division Champion, and Ring of Honor (ROH) where he was the first multi-time ROH World Champion. He is also known for his time with WWE, where he competed in the cruiserweight division as well as doing color commentary. Between TNA/Impact and ROH, Aries has held 14 total championships and has also held numerous international and U.S. independent championships.
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Michele Bachmann
- Enrolled in Winona State University
- In 1978 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- autobiographerpoliticianlawyer
- Biography
-
Michele Marie Bachmann is an American politician who was the U.S. representative for Minnesota's 6th congressional district from 2007 until 2015. A member of the Republican Party, she was a candidate for president of the United States in the 2012 election, but lost the Republican nomination to Mitt Romney.
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Tim Penny
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Timothy Joseph Penny is an American author, musician, and former politician from Minnesota. Penny was a Democratic-Farmer-Labor member of the United States House of Representatives, 1983–1995, representing Minnesota's 1st congressional district in the 98th, 99th, 100th, 101st, 102nd and 103rd congresses.
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James J. Mingus
- Occupations
- military officer
- Biography
-
James J. Mingus is a United States Army general who has served as the vice chief of staff of the Army since January 5, 2024. He most recently served as the director of the Joint Staff from 2022 to 2024. He previously served as the director for operations of the Joint Staff from 2020 to 2022. He attended the United States Army War College and Winona State University. A native of Spencer, Iowa, he first enlisted in the Iowa Army National Guard in 1981 and was commissioned in 1985.
General info
| Founded | 1858 |
|---|---|
| Motto | A Community of Learners Improving Our World |
| Colors | purple, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May) |
| Total FTE staff | 713 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 175 West Mark Street Winona, Minnesota, 55987-5838 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 26,000 |
| Phone | 5074575000 |