Winona State University

www.winona.edu

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,388

2023 Average Net Price

$18,919

After Financial Aid

2021 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

68.5%

6,159 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

6,058

78.5% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

59.9%

954 Graduates

About

Winona State University is a higher education institution located in Winona County, MN. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at Winona State University were Registered Nursing (206 degrees awarded), Elementary Education & Teaching (134 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (112 degrees).

In 2023, 1,776 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Winona State University. 69% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 31% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,499 degrees), 22 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (68 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Winona State University is $8,388, which is $−16,187 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Winona State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,920 total borrowers.

Masters Colleges & Universities: Medium Programs Masters Colleges and Universities

Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Winona State University is $8,388, which is $16,187 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,919.

In 2023, 69% of undergraduate students attending Winona State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 52% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,388

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Winona State University was $8,388. The cost of tuition at Winona State University is $−16,187 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,575).

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

Average Net Price

$18,919

2023 Value

4.02%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 Winona State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,919. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Winona State University grew by 4.02%.

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

$9,654

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Winona State University was of $9,654 in 2023. The cost of room and board increased by 4.14% between 2022 and 2023.

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

69%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

52%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

69% of undergraduate students at Winona State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 17.9% with respect to 2022, when 84% 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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2021 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2021 the default rate for borrower's at Winona State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1920 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

Winona State University received 6,159 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 14.8% annual growth. Out of those 6,159 applicants, 4,220 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 68.5% acceptance rate.

There were 6,058 students enrolled at Winona State University in 2023. 2% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Winona State University has an overall enrollment yield of 27.5%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

68.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

4,220

Accepted Out of 6,159

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Winona State University was 68.5% (4,220 admissions from 6,159 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 73.7%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 14.8%, while admissions grew by 6.62%.

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 6,058 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Winona State University is 4,754 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,304. This means that 78.5% of students enrolled at Winona State University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Winona State University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 82.3% White, 4.79% Hispanic or Latino, 3.57% Two or More Races, 3.28% Black or African American, 3.25% Asian, 0.248% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0495% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Winona State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.4%), followed by White Male (25.8%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.03%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (70.1%), followed by White Male (12.4%) and Black or African American Female (3.42%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

78.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Winona State University in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,058 students. The full-time enrollment at Winona State University is 4,754 and the part-time enrollment is 1,304. This means that 78.5% of students enrolled at Winona State University are enrolled full-time compared with 68.2% 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

78%

2023 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 78%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (74%), 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 (2023)

White
4,984 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
290 enrolled students
Two or More Races
216 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Winona State University is 82.3% White, 4.79% Hispanic or Latino, 3.57% Two or More Races, 3.28% Black or African American, 3.25% Asian, 0.248% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0495% 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 50.1% White, 17.7% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.4% 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, 40 students (0.66%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 674 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 (1,499 degrees awarded). There were 22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (68 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at Winona State University is Registered Nursing (206 degrees awarded), followed by Elementary Education & Teaching (134 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (112 degrees).

In 2023, 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 Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (81 degrees awarded), Education (296 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (74 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 (1,580,996 people), Secondary school teachers (571,421 people), Education administrators (302,902 people), Postsecondary teachers (240,326 people), and Other managers (235,312 people).

The most specialized majors at Winona State University in 2023 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (81 degrees awarded), Education (296 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (74 degrees), Physical Sciences (34 degrees), and English (28 degrees) (as of 2023).

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, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Geoscientists and hydrologists, except geographers, Physicians, and Tool & die makers

The most specialized majors at Winona State University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (81 degrees awarded), Education (296 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (74 degrees), Physical Sciences (34 degrees), and English (28 degrees) (as of 2023).

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 (3,006,251 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (509,437 people), uninformed (470,798 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (305,431 people), and Computer Systems Design (168,980 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.

Most Common (2023)

Registered Nursing
206 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
134 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
112 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Winona State University was Registered Nursing with 206 degrees awarded.

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

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

551

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

1,225

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 551 degrees were awarded to men at Winona State University, which is 0.45 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,225).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 64 degrees were awarded to men at Winona State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.33 times more than the 48 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 188 degrees were awarded to men at Winona State University in Registered Nursing, which is 10.4 times more than the 18 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

44%

100% Completion Time

62%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 44% of students graduating from Winona State University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 62% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 63% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (66.7%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Winona State University is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (66.7% graduation rate). Across all Masters Colleges and Universities, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (74.3%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0.629% of graduates (6 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,499 degrees awarded
Black or African American
68 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
59 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Winona State University is white (1,499 degrees awarded). There were 22 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (68 degrees).

0.394% of degree recipients (7 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
1,056 degrees awarded
White Male
443 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
40 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Winona State University is white female (1,056 degrees awarded). There were 2.38 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (443 degrees).

Operations

Winona State University has an endowment valued at nearly $55.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.36M (2.45%) compared to the 5.72% average return (2.84M on 49.7M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2023, Winona State University had a total salary expenditure of 135M. Winona State University employs 125 Professors, 84 Associate professors and 79 Assistant professors. Most academics at Winona State University are Male Professor (73), Female Assistant professor (56), and Female Professor (52).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Winona State University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 58 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 50 employees, and Service with 50 employees.

Endowment

$55.6M

2023 Endowment

6.39%

growth from 2022

Winona State University has an endowment valued at about $55.6M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Winona State University grew 6.39% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.89M 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

$65.2M

2023 Salaries

0.234%

decline from 2022

In 2023, Winona State University paid a median of $65.2M in salaries, which represents 48.3% of their overall expenditure ($135M) and a 0.234% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.1% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.74% decline between 2020 and 2021.

Instructional Salaries

$27.4M

Instructional Salaries

295

Number of Employees

In 2023, Winona State University paid a total of $27.4M to 295 employees working as instructors, which represents 42% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.12M (2.97%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

125 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

58 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Winona State University were Professor with 125 employees, Associate professor with 84 employees, and Assistant professor with 79 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Winona State University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 58 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 50 employees, and Service with 50 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Winona State University was Male Professor with 73 employees, Female Assistant professor with 56 employees, and Female Professor with 52 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Winona State University.

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