Winona State University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,388

2024 Average Net Price

$18,289

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

75.5%

6,642 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

6,045

79.2% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

56%

855 Graduates

About

Winona State University is a higher education institution located in Winona County, MN. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Winona State University were Registered Nursing (219 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (115 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (112 degrees).

In 2024, 1,623 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Winona State University. 71% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,373 degrees), 18.1 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (76 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Winona State University is $8,388, which is $−15,612 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Winona State University is $8,388, which is $15,612 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,289.

In 2024, 71% of undergraduate students attending Winona State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,388

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Winona State University was $8,388. The cost of tuition at Winona State University is $−15,612 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Winona State University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$18,289

2024 Value

3.33%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Winona State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,289. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Winona State University grew by 3.33%.

This chart compares the average net price of Winona State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$9,924

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Winona State University was of $9,924 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.8% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Winona State University (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

71%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

49%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

71% of undergraduate students at Winona State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 2.9% with respect to 2023, when 69% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Winona State University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

Winona State University received 6,642 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 7.84% annual growth. Out of those 6,642 applicants, 5,014 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 75.5% acceptance rate.

There were 6,045 students enrolled at Winona State University in 2024. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Winona State University has an overall enrollment yield of 24.2%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

75.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

5,014

Accepted Out of 6,642

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Winona State University was 75.5% (5,014 admissions from 6,642 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 68.5%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants grew by 7.84%, while admissions grew by 18.8%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Winona State University (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

Submission Percentage (2023)

Scores Submitted (2023)

2% of enrolled first-time students at Winona State University in 2023 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

Winona State University had a total enrollment of 6,045 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Winona State University is 4,790 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,255. This means that 79.2% of students enrolled at Winona State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Winona State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.7% White, 5.19% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% Two or More Races, 3.57% Black or African American, 3.19% Asian, 0.248% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0496% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Winona State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (56.9%), followed by White Male (25.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.24%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (64.7%), followed by White Male (14.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (4.16%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

79.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Winona State University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,045 students. The full-time enrollment at Winona State University is 4,790 and the part-time enrollment is 1,255. This means that 79.2% of students enrolled at Winona State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Winona State University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

79%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Winona State University was 79%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), Winona State University had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Winona State University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
4,876 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
314 enrolled students
Two or More Races
236 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Winona State University is 80.7% White, 5.19% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% Two or More Races, 3.57% Black or African American, 3.19% Asian, 0.248% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0496% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 59 students (0.976%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 681 more women than men received degrees from Winona State University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Winona State University is white (1,373 degrees awarded). There were 18.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (76 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Winona State University is Registered Nursing (219 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (115 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (112 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Winona State University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Public Administration and Social Service (134 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (91 degrees), and Education (260 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Winona State University are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,578,163 people), Secondary school teachers (527,363 people), Education administrators (304,915 people), Other managers (272,008 people), and Special education teachers (212,295 people).

The most specialized majors at Winona State University in 2024 are Public Administration and Social Service (134 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (91 degrees), Education (260 degrees), Communications (63 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Winona State University are Surgeons, Physicians, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, and Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers

The most specialized majors at Winona State University are Public Administration and Social Service (134 degrees awarded), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (91 degrees), Education (260 degrees), Communications (63 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (17 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Winona State University are Elementary & secondary schools (2,985,282 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (419,161 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (295,256 people), Computer Systems Design (194,922 people), and Individual & family services (173,473 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Winona State University.

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common (2024)

33 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common associates degree concentration at Winona State University was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 33 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Winona State University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

471

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,152

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 471 degrees were awarded to men at Winona State University, which is 0.409 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,152).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Winona State University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 62 degrees were awarded to men at Winona State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.24 times more than the 50 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 195 degrees were awarded to men at Winona State University in Registered Nursing, which is 8.13 times more than the 24 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

43%

100% Completion Time

59%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 43% of students graduating from Winona State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 59% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 60% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,373 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
76 degrees awarded
Asian
53 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Winona State University is white (1,373 degrees awarded). There were 18.1 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (76 degrees).

0.185% of degree recipients (3 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,229 degrees awarded
White Female
1,228 degrees awarded
White Female
1,219 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Winona State University is white female (1,229 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,228 degrees).

Operations

Winona State University has an endowment valued at nearly $62.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.22M (3.56%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, Winona State University had a total salary expenditure of 146M. Winona State University employs 153 Professors, 86 Assistant professors and 76 Associate professors. Most academics at Winona State University are Male Professor (82), Female Professor (71), and Female Assistant professor (62).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Winona State University are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 57 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 54 employees, and Service with 45 employees.

Endowment

$62.4M

2024 Endowment

12.2%

growth from 2023

Winona State University has an endowment valued at about $62.4M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Winona State University grew 12.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $16.5M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Winona State University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$67.4M

2024 Salaries

3.34%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Winona State University paid a median of $67.4M in salaries, which represents 46.2% of their overall expenditure ($146M) and a 3.34% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.234% decline between 2022 and 2023, and a 2.1% decline between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$31.4M

Instructional Salaries

319

Number of Employees

In 2024, Winona State University paid a total of $31.4M to 319 employees working as instructors, which represents 46.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Winona State University were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 57 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 54 employees, and Service with 45 employees.

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