Winona State University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - Very BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Very Good

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Winona State University is a medium four-year, public school with 6,155 students enrolled. This school was established in 1858 and is one of the 3 schools and colleges located in Winona, Minnesota.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, and doctoral degree are offered at Winona State University.

Majors
Offered
92
Winona State University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 92 majors. The most popular concentrations are Education, Nursing, Management, Social Work, and Medical. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Winona State University student retention rate is fair at 76% (above Minnesota average). Considering this statistic, apparently students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
76%
Good
The graduation rate at Winona State University is average - 60%. Nearly 30% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Winona State University is decent: 16:1. Learn more on instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is fairly high - around $15,200 a year. The additional fees at Winona State University not covered by tuition are around $2,200; which comes to a total of $17,400 a year.

Read the details about Winona State University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
74%
Doable
According to recent data, 5,367 applications were submitted and 3,958 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to enroll at this school.

The school will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Learn more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Winona State University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,300
Medium
Winona State University offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Winona State University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
F
Unsafe
Winona State University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 1,800 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - about $6,300 a year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Winona State University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Winona State University seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Winona State University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Winona State University
175 West Mark Street
Winona, Minnesota
55987-5838, USA
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