Winona State University — College Profile

About

Founded in 1858 as the first teacher-preparation school west of the Mississippi River, Winona State University (WSU) is highly regarded for its top-tier programs in nursing, education, and its undergraduate composite materials engineering major, which is the only accredited program of its kind in the United States. The university offers an active, close-knit campus culture where students embrace the outdoors through hiking the scenic Mississippi River bluffs and kayaking on Lake Winona, complemented by vibrant NCAA Division II athletics and over 180 student organizations. A key differentiator for WSU is its innovative e-Warrior Digital Life and Learning Program, a distinctive initiative that equips every student with a university-issued tablet and laptop to ensure technological equity and seamless, modern learning across all academic disciplines.

Wikipedia:Winona State University is a public university in Winona, Minnesota, United States. It was founded as First State Normal School of Minnesota in 1858 and is the oldest member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. It was the first normal school west of the Mississippi River.

Location

Winona, MN, 55987-5838 · Town campus

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Nearest airport from college

MSP · Minneapolis

97 mi away

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Cost

In-state COA

$23,683

Out-of-state COA

$30,415

Avg net price

$17,503

Room & board

$9,654

In-state tuition

$10,576

Out-of-state tuition

$17,308

Books & supplies

$900/yr

Average net price by family income

$0–30k

$10,224

$30–48k

$11,792

$48–75k

$13,814

$75–110k

$17,871

$110k+

$21,307

Admissions

Admit rate

75%

Test policy

Not required

ACT midpoint

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes

Graduation rate

59%

4-yr on-time completion

38%

1st-yr retention

79%

Transfer-out rate

29%

8-year outcomes

Graduated

63%

Transferred

28%

Still enrolled

Dropped out / unknown

Median earnings (6yr)

$51,288

Median earnings (10yr)

$58,532

Median debt

$21,500

Monthly loan payment

$228

Debt range (25th–75th)

$7,607–$27,000

Debt (90th percentile)

$31,000

Student Body

Men 31%Women 69%

Student : Faculty ratio

■Students ■ Faculty

Pell grant recipients

24%

First-generation

21%

Median family income

$74,955

Independent students

14%

Avg age at entry

21.0

Part-time students

13%

Race & ethnicity

White

81%

Hispanic

Black

Asian

Two or more

Non-resident

Unknown

Programs & Earnings

Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings

Median earnings for graduates across all programs

6 years after entry

$51,288

10 years after entry

$58,532

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing206

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods142

Business Administration, Management and Operations112

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas82

Psychology, General80

Biology, General68

Social Work67

Communication and Media Studies59

Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness52

Marketing50

Computer Science46

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other42

Accounting and Related Services37

Human Resources Management and Services31

Criminal Justice and Corrections30

Health and Medical Administrative Services30

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Institutional

Endowment

$62M

Classification

Master's (Medium)

Undergraduate profile

Four-year, inclusive admissions

Full-time faculty

69%

Avg faculty salary

$10,946/mo

Instructional spend/student

$11,017