More selective than 60% of Minnesota colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
2% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 44% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Winona State University over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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Winona State University admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 75% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 69% | 510–610 | 470–640 | 19–25 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Winona State University compared with other Minnesota colleges?
Winona State University has the 15th-lowest acceptance rate of 36 Minnesota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | Southwest Minnesota State University | 62% | 45% | $15,291 |
| 12 | Concordia College at Moorhead | 63% | 61% | $24,902 |
| 13 | University of Minnesota-Rochester | 71% | 57% | $13,744 |
| 14 | University of Minnesota-Morris | 75% | 63% | $8,837 |
| 15 | Winona State University | 75% | 57% | $17,503 |
| 16 | Concordia University-Saint Paul | 79% | 46% | $18,462 |
| 17 | University of Minnesota-Twin Cities | 80% | 85% | $16,778 |
| 18 | Augsburg University | 82% | 52% | $23,873 |
| 19 | University of St Thomas | 85% | 76% | $29,155 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Minnesota colleges →
Who enrolls at Winona State University
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Winona State University admissions questions
What is the Winona State University acceptance rate?
Winona State University accepts 75% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,220 of 6,159 applicants were admitted.
Does Winona State University require the SAT or ACT?
Winona State University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 2% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 44% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at Winona State University?
28% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,162 of 4,220).
Is Winona State University getting harder to get into?
Winona State University accepted 75% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 69% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Winona State University overview