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Winona State University

Winona, MN·Public·~75% acceptance

Winona State University is a public university in Winona, MN. It has fairly open admissions, accepting about 75% of applicants. The average net price after aid is about $17,503 per year. About 59% of students graduate, and alumni earn a median of about $58,532 ten years after enrolling.

Average cost
$17,503/yr avg net price after aid
Full cost $23,683
Aid cuts ~$6,180/yr on average

Average across all aided students (U.S. College Scorecard). Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take the free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.

Deadlines
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EA
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Rolling

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Admissions
GPA range3.41–3.91
SAT (middle 50%)Not considered
ACT (middle 50%)Not considered
Test policyTest blind
Programs
Computer Science
Data Science / Statistics
Information Systems / IT
Mathematics
Physics
Chemistry
Biology
Environmental Science
Outcomes
59%
graduation rate
79%
freshman retention
$51,288
median earnings, 6yr
$58,532
median earnings, 10yr
How Winona State reads an application

What Winona State values

Very important
Course rigorGrades (GPA)Test scores
Also considered
Class rank

From Winona State’s Common Data Set. Put your effort where it counts most.

What Winona State requires

Required
Grades (GPA)Course rigorCollege-prep programTOEFL / English proficiency
Considered
Class rankTest scores

From federal IPEDS data — what Winona State requires vs considers (not how heavily each is weighed).

Frequently asked questions
What is Winona State University's acceptance rate?
Winona State University admits about 75% of applicants.
How much does Winona State University cost?
At Winona State University, the average net price after aid is about $17,503 per year, and the full cost of attendance is about $23,683 per year before aid. Your actual price depends on your family's income. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker for an estimate based on your numbers.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Winona State University?
None. Winona State University is test blind: SAT and ACT scores are not considered in admissions decisions.
What are Winona State University's application deadlines?
Winona State University's deadline is Regular Decision around Rolling. Always confirm exact dates on the school's official site.
What does Winona State University value most in applicants?
In its most recent Common Data Set, Winona State University rates Course rigor, Grades (GPA), and Test scores as "very important" in admissions decisions. Take Blueprint's free Matchmaker to see how your profile lines up.
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