Winona State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2531 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #701 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #643 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #1 of 2 | In Winona |
| #777 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 21 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 69%
- Undergraduates
- 5,267
- Graduates
- 791
- 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 69% and is among the top 31% 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 | 69% | 62% | 72% |
| Applicants | 6,159 | 1,995 | 4,142 |
| Admissions | 4,220 | 1,231 | 2,972 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,146 | 337 | 808 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 16 | 3 | 13 |
2,212 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
912 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
19 or 2%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 980
or below
75% of them
had 1250
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Winona State University are 980-1250 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
512 or 44%
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 | 4984 (82%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 290 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 216 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 199 (3%) |
| Asian | 197 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 114 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 40 (0.7%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 3 (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
- $4,499
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,388 | $9,612 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,388 | $9,612 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,120 | $14,507 |
| Fee in-district | $2,110 | $879 |
| Fee in-state | $2,110 | $879 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,110 | $879 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,853 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,010 |
| Room charge | $6,284 |
| Meal charge | $3,640 |
Winona State University majors
Winona State University has granted 1,370 bachelor's degrees across 57 programs, 197 master's across 16 programs, and 61 doctorate degrees across 6 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Winona State University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 206 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 126 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 96 | |||
| Psychology, General | 79 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 68 | |||
| Social Work | 67 | |||
| Clinical & Medical Social Work | 61 | |||
| Accounting | 36 | 24 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 51 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 49 | |||
| Computer Science | 44 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 42 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 40 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 40 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 26 | 6 | ||
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 31 | |||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 30 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 29 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 26 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 25 | |||
| Finance, General | 25 | |||
| Education, General | 14 | 8 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 22 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 17 | 4 | ||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 20 | |||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 20 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 19 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 18 | |||
| Materials Engineering | 17 | |||
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | 14 | |||
| Data Science, General | 14 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 6 | 8 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 13 | |||
| Critical Care Nursing | 13 | |||
| Information Technology | 13 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 13 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 13 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 13 | |||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 13 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 12 | |||
| Nursing Education | 11 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 8 | |||
| History, General | 8 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 8 | |||
| Sociology, General | 8 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 1 | 6 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 7 | |||
| Healthcare Innovation | 7 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 6 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 6 | |||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Human Services, General | 5 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 4 | |||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 4 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 3 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 3 | |||
| Engineering, General | 3 | |||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 3 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 3 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Research and Development Management | 3 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 2 | |||
| Economics, General | 2 | |||
| Physics, General | 2 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Statistics, General | 2 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Health Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | |||
| Legal Studies | 1 | |||
| Music Management | 1 | |||
| Music, General | 1 | |||
| Public Administration | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 40 | 1,370 | 197 | 61 |
Winona State University has a graduation rate of 61%, which is among the 39% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 61% | 55% | 64% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Winona State University has published 2,324 scientific papers with 36,749 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Computer Science, Political Science, Biology, Law, Medicine, Psychology, Environmental Science, Sociology, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 15 | 32 |
| 1993 | 16 | 34 |
| 1994 | 28 | 33 |
| 1995 | 14 | 50 |
| 1996 | 13 | 81 |
| 1997 | 15 | 81 |
| 1998 | 25 | 84 |
| 1999 | 23 | 113 |
| 2000 | 20 | 152 |
| 2001 | 31 | 181 |
| 2002 | 40 | 207 |
| 2003 | 44 | 329 |
| 2004 | 27 | 295 |
| 2005 | 39 | 364 |
| 2006 | 48 | 493 |
| 2007 | 63 | 569 |
| 2008 | 75 | 613 |
| 2009 | 111 | 787 |
| 2010 | 110 | 921 |
| 2011 | 105 | 1180 |
| 2012 | 87 | 1332 |
| 2013 | 101 | 1531 |
| 2014 | 89 | 1656 |
| 2015 | 95 | 1851 |
| 2016 | 123 | 1962 |
| 2017 | 99 | 1899 |
| 2018 | 75 | 2196 |
| 2019 | 85 | 2423 |
| 2020 | 96 | 2766 |
| 2021 | 81 | 2897 |
| 2022 | 116 | 2754 |
| 2023 | 101 | 3065 |
| 2024 | 87 | 2963 |
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 known for his time with TNA Wrestling, where he is a three-time TNA World Champion and a six-time TNA 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
- politicianautobiographerlawyer
- 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 dropped out after the Iowa Caucus.
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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 5 January 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.
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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.
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 | 704 |
| 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 |