Winona State University

www.winona.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,388

3.56% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$18,187

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2022 Acceptance Rate

73.7%

5,367 Applicants

2022 Enrolled Students

6,154

80% Full-Time

About

Winona State University is a higher education institution located in Winona County, MN.

In 2022, 1,834 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Winona State University. 70.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,559 degrees), 20 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (78 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Winona State University is $8,388, which is $−15,608 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Winona State University was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 2057 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Winona State University is $8,388, which is $15,608 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $18,187.

In 2022, 84% of undergraduate students attending Winona State University received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,388

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Winona State University was $8,388. The cost of tuition at Winona State University is $−15,608 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($23,996).

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

Average Net Price

$18,187

2022 Value

5.23%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Winona State University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $18,187. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Winona State University grew by 5.23%.

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

$9,270

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Winona State University was of $9,270 in 2022. The cost of room and board decreased by 0.43% between 2021 and 2022.

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

84%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

84% of undergraduate students at Winona State University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 13.5% with respect to 2021, when 74% 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.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at Winona State University was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 2057 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 5,367 undergraduate applications in 2022, which represents a 0.6% annual growth. Out of those 5,367 applicants, 3,958 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 73.7% acceptance rate.

There were 6,154 students enrolled at Winona State University in 2022. 1% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

Winona State University has an overall enrollment yield of 29.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

73.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2022

3,958

Accepted Out of 5,367

In 2022, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Winona State University was 73.7% (3,958 admissions from 5,367 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2021, which was 76.9%. Between 2021 and 2022, the number of applicants grew by 0.6%, while admissions declined by 3.53%.

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 (2022)

Scores Submitted (2022)

1% of enrolled first-time students at Winona State University in 2022 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 6,154 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Winona State University is 4,921 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,233. This means that 80% 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, 4.29% Hispanic or Latino, 3.51% Asian, 3.51% Two or More Races, 3.49% Black or African American, 0.244% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0325% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Winona State University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.7%), followed by White Male (25.6%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.93%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (72%), followed by White Male (10.1%) and Black or African American Female (4.9%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

80%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Winona State University in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 6,154 students. The full-time enrollment at Winona State University is 4,921 and the part-time enrollment is 1,233. This means that 80% of students enrolled at Winona State University are enrolled full-time compared with 67.6% 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.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
5,064 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
264 enrolled students
Asian
216 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Winona State University is 82.3% White, 4.29% Hispanic or Latino, 3.51% Asian, 3.51% Two or More Races, 3.49% Black or African American, 0.244% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0325% 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 51.2% White, 17.3% Hispanic or Latino, and 13% 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, 34 students (0.552%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 746 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 (1,559 degrees awarded). There were 20 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (78 degrees).

In 2022, 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 (100 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (90 degrees), and Education (293 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 (2,639,335 people), Other managers (2,238,430 people), Registered nurses (1,850,364 people), Software developers (1,446,628 people), and Accountants & auditors (1,374,574 people).

The most specialized majors at Winona State University in 2022 are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (100 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (90 degrees), Education (293 degrees), Physical Sciences (44 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (26 degrees) (as of 2022).

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, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Winona State University are Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (100 degrees awarded), Public Administration and Social Service (90 degrees), Education (293 degrees), Physical Sciences (44 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (26 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 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 (2022)

Registered Nursing
223 degrees awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
132 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
108 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common bachelors degree concentration at Winona State University was Registered Nursing with 223 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

544

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

1,290

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 544 degrees were awarded to men at Winona State University, which is 0.422 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,290).

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

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 67 degrees were awarded to men at Winona State University in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.63 times more than the 41 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 198 degrees were awarded to men at Winona State University in Registered Nursing, which is 7.92 times more than the 25 male recipients with that same degree.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
1,559 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
78 degrees awarded
Black or African American
57 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Winona State University is white (1,559 degrees awarded). There were 20 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (78 degrees).

0.545% of degree recipients (10 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
1,104 degrees awarded
White Male
455 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
55 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Winona State University is white female (1,104 degrees awarded). There were 2.43 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (455 degrees).

Operations

Winona State University has an endowment valued at nearly $52.3M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 323k (0.618%) compared to the 0.773% average return (360k on 46.6M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2022, Winona State University had a total salary expenditure of 139M. Winona State University employs 112 Professors, 87 Assistant professors and 76 Associate professors. Most academics at Winona State University are Male Professor (64), Female Assistant professor (60), and Female Professor (48).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Winona State University are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 67 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 51 employees, and Service with 49 employees.

Endowment

$52.3M

2022 Endowment

13.1%

decline from 2021

Winona State University has an endowment valued at about $52.3M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Winona State University declined 13.1% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.69M 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

$65.4M

2022 Salaries

2.1%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Winona State University paid a median of $65.4M in salaries, which represents 46.9% of their overall expenditure ($139M) and a 2.1% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 0.74% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.406% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Masters Colleges and Universities is 36.1M (39.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$24.6M

Instructional Salaries

281

Number of Employees

In 2022, Winona State University paid a total of $24.6M to 281 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.6% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $11.3M (31.2%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

112 Employees

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

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

67 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Winona State University were Professor with 112 employees, Assistant professor with 87 employees, and Associate professor with 76 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Winona State University were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 67 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 51 employees, and Service with 49 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Professor
Female Assistant professor
Female Professor

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Winona State University was Male Professor with 64 employees, Female Assistant professor with 60 employees, and Female Professor with 48 employees.

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

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