Winona State University: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #2445 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #688 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #629 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #11 of 48 | In Minnesota |
| #1 of 2 | In Winona |
| #807 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 21 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 75%
- Undergraduates
- 5,317
- Graduates
- 728
- 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 75% and is among the top 39% 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 | 75% | 71% | 77% |
| Applicants | 6,642 | 2,142 | 4,465 |
| Admissions | 5,014 | 1,524 | 3,459 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,190 | 336 | 854 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 23 | 4 | 19 |
2,253 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
922 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | 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 |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 4876 (81%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 314 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 236 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 216 (4%) |
| Asian | 193 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 133 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 59 (1%) |
| 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
- $5,375
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,388 | $9,948 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,388 | $9,948 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $15,120 | $15,015 |
| Fee in-district | $2,188 | $938 |
| Fee in-state | $2,188 | $938 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,188 | $938 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,911 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,010 |
| Room charge | $6,280 |
| Meal charge | $3,740 |
Winona State University majors
Winona State University has granted 1,247 bachelor's degrees across 55 programs, 164 master's across 18 programs, and 66 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 | 213 | |||
| Social Work | 70 | 58 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 112 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 102 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 69 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 67 | |||
| Psychology, General | 61 | |||
| Computer Science | 42 | |||
| Accounting | 22 | 19 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 40 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 33 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 29 | |||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 26 | |||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 26 | |||
| Materials Engineering | 22 | |||
| Education, General | 1 | 12 | 8 | |
| Human Resources Management & Personnel Administration, General | 20 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 19 | |||
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 19 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 19 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 18 | |||
| American & U.S. Law & Legal Studies & Jurisprudence | 16 | |||
| Data Science, General | 16 | |||
| Social Science Teacher Education | 16 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 16 | |||
| Finance, General | 14 | |||
| Mental Health Counseling & Counselor | 14 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 14 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 14 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 13 | 1 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 11 | 2 | ||
| Health & Health Care Administration & Management | 13 | |||
| Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 1 | 11 | ||
| Critical Care Nursing | 12 | |||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 12 | |||
| Healthcare Innovation | 12 | |||
| Nursing Administration | 5 | 7 | ||
| Information Technology | 11 | |||
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 11 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 10 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 10 | |||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 10 | |||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 9 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 7 | |||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 7 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 7 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 7 | |||
| Sociology, General | 7 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 6 | |||
| Statistics, General | 6 | |||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Film & Cinema & Media Studies | 5 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 4 | |||
| History, General | 4 | |||
| Nursing Education | 4 | |||
| Business and Innovation & Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Communication Management and Strategic Communications | 3 | |||
| Engineering, General | 3 | |||
| Management Science | 3 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 3 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | |||
| Human Services, General | 2 | |||
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | |||
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Economics, General | 1 | |||
| International & Globalization Studies | 1 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Physics, General | 1 | |||
| Public Administration | 1 | |||
| Research and Development Management | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 33 | 1,247 | 164 | 66 |
Winona State University has a graduation rate of 57%, which is among the 46% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 57% | 49% | 61% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Winona State University has published 2,372 scientific papers with 38,780 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 16 | 34 |
| 1994 | 28 | 33 |
| 1995 | 14 | 50 |
| 1996 | 14 | 82 |
| 1997 | 15 | 81 |
| 1998 | 25 | 84 |
| 1999 | 23 | 113 |
| 2000 | 20 | 152 |
| 2001 | 31 | 181 |
| 2002 | 40 | 207 |
| 2003 | 44 | 329 |
| 2004 | 27 | 296 |
| 2005 | 39 | 364 |
| 2006 | 48 | 495 |
| 2007 | 63 | 569 |
| 2008 | 75 | 613 |
| 2009 | 111 | 787 |
| 2010 | 110 | 922 |
| 2011 | 105 | 1179 |
| 2012 | 86 | 1333 |
| 2013 | 101 | 1530 |
| 2014 | 89 | 1657 |
| 2015 | 95 | 1851 |
| 2016 | 124 | 1963 |
| 2017 | 99 | 1900 |
| 2018 | 76 | 2208 |
| 2019 | 85 | 2426 |
| 2020 | 96 | 2771 |
| 2021 | 81 | 2903 |
| 2022 | 116 | 2762 |
| 2023 | 101 | 3077 |
| 2024 | 89 | 3002 |
| 2025 | 60 | 2513 |
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 currently signed to Major League Wrestling as both a wrestler and color commentator and is the current MLW National Openweight Champion in his first reign. He is known for his time with Total Nonstop Action 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 and ROH, Aries has held 14 total championships and has also held numerous international and United States independent championships.
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Michele Bachmann
- Enrolled in Winona State University
- In 1978 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- autobiographerlawyerpolitician
- 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 caucuses.
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Tim Penny
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Timothy Joseph Penny is an American author, musician, and former politician from Minnesota. As a member of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party, Penny represented Minnesota's 1st congressional district in the United States House of Representatives from 1983 to 1995. Penny was also the Independence Party's nominee for governor of Minnesota in 2002.
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Amanda Grace
- Occupations
- singer
- Biography
-
Amanda Grace is a singer-songwriter born in St. Paul, Minnesota. Grace writes, releases and performs acoustic rock, soul, children's music and Christian music. Her career originally began with children's music. Grace has released three albums, three singles, and is also a part of a women's contemporary folk band called Wildflower.
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 |