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Winona State University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Winona, MN🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Winona State is a public university in Minnesota with about 6,150 students and a 75.5% acceptance rate. It's moderately selective, with middle-50% test scores of 1000–1270 on the SAT. The school is strongest in health professions, education, and business. In-state tuition runs roughly $23,700 annually, and graduates earn a median of $58,532 ten years after enrollment.

Acceptance rate
75.5%
Enrollment
6,154
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
57%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1000 – 1270
ACT (composite)
19 – 25
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$10,224
family income
$30–48k
$11,792
family income
$48–75k
$13,814
family income
$75–110k
$17,871
family income
$110k+
$21,307
family income
24% receive Pell grants
49% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Winona State University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Health Professions
19.3%
Education
15.9%
Business & Marketing
14.6%
Parks & Recreation
6.5%
Public Administration
5.6%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$58,532
Earnings (6 yr)
$51,288
Completion
57%
Retention
79%
Median debt
$21,500

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Winona State University?

Winona State University has an acceptance rate of 75.5%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Winona State University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1000 and 1270 on the SAT. The ACT range is 19–25.

How much does Winona State University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $10,224 per year, rising to $21,307 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

What are my chances of getting into Winona State University?

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.