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Winona State University

Winona, Minnesota · Public

Avg Earnings (5yr)

$51,288

Acceptance Rate

69%

Graduation Rate

61%

Annual Tuition

$10,498

Quick answer

According to U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard data on USACollegeData.com (2024-25 College Scorecard release), graduates of Winona State University earn a median of $58,532 ten years after entry — 8% above the national median. Acceptance rate 68.5%, in-state tuition $10,498.

At a Glance

Total Students

5,088

Retention Rate

78%

Faculty Ratio

15

Financial Aid

52%

Median Debt

$21,500

Campus Setting

Town

Institution Type

Public

Institution Overview

Winona State University is a public institution with an acceptance rate of 68.5% and a student body of 5,088. The university has a retention rate of 77.5% and a graduation rate of 60.7%. The median debt for students is $21,500, and 51.7% of students receive financial aid.

The in-state tuition at Winona State is $10,498. One year after graduation, the median earnings are $47,975. Five years after graduation, the median earnings are $51,288, and ten years after graduation, the median earnings are $58,532.

Generated from College Scorecard & IPEDS data

Earning Projection Over Time

$48k

1 YEAR

$51k

5 YEARS

$59k

10 YEARS

Top 29% in Earnings

Graduate Outcomes

One year after graduation, Winona State University alumni earn a median salary of $47,975. Five years after graduation, the median salary increases to $51,288. Ten years after graduation, the median salary reaches $58,532. The median debt for Winona State University graduates is $21,500.

Winona State University has a student body of 5,088 students. The university has a 68.5% acceptance rate and a 60.7% graduation rate. The retention rate is 77.5%. The in-state tuition is $10,498, and 51.7% of students receive financial aid.

Popular Programs

Top performing degrees based on enrollment and outcome data.

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Graduates 272 / yr
Median Salary $116,642

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Graduates 180 / yr
Median Salary $52,007

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods

Graduates 165 / yr
Median Salary $42,519

Biology, General

Graduates 79 / yr
Median Salary $38,666

Psychology, General

Graduates 75 / yr
Median Salary $37,673

Social Work

Graduates 73 / yr
Median Salary $44,546

Health and Physical Education/Fitness

Graduates 69 / yr
Median Salary $41,742

Criminal Justice and Corrections

Graduates 68 / yr
Median Salary $48,861

Marketing

Graduates 66 / yr
Median Salary $49,340

Communication and Media Studies

Graduates 66 / yr
Median Salary $38,197

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduates 65 / yr
Median Salary $44,002

Special Education and Teaching

Graduates 52 / yr
Median Salary $46,697

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Graduates 48 / yr
Median Salary $46,673

Accounting and Related Services

Graduates 47 / yr
Median Salary $55,898

Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies

Graduates 38 / yr
Median Salary $35,062

Human Resources Management and Services

Graduates 38 / yr
Median Salary $50,241

Finance and Financial Management Services

Graduates 34 / yr
Median Salary $52,188

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

Graduates 33 / yr
Median Salary $40,406

Health and Medical Administrative Services

Graduates 32 / yr
Median Salary $61,935

Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Graduates 31 / yr
Median Salary $41,866

Political Science and Government

Graduates 20 / yr
Median Salary $35,631

Public Health

Graduates 19 / yr
Median Salary $46,250

Materials Engineering

Graduates 18 / yr
Median Salary $72,944

Sociology

Graduates 17 / yr
Median Salary $43,505

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Campus Location

Winona, Minnesota

Winona, MN 55987-5838

Winona State University is located in Winona, Minnesota. The campus is in a town setting.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Winona State University has an acceptance rate of 68.5%.