# Winona State University

Public college in Winona, MN. IPEDS ID 175272.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/winona-state-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/winona-state-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 76% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $17,503 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 57%; beats 39% of MN colleges and 56% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $58,532; beats 46% of MN colleges and 66% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $15,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,224 |
| 30-48k | $11,792 |
| 48-75k | $13,814 |
| 75-110k | $17,871 |
| 110k+ | $21,307 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.29 years on average (45% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $58,532 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $38,184 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in MN (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $10,224 | $43,861 | 2.2 years |
| 30-48k | $11,792 | $50,588 | 2.5 years |
| 48-75k | $13,814 | $59,262 | 2.9 years |
| 75-110k | $17,871 | $76,667 | 3.8 years |
| 110k+ | $21,307 | $91,407 | 4.5 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $23,683 in-state; about $30,415 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $10,576 in-state, $17,308 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $9,924; books: $900

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: not reported; SAT math: not reported; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 6,159 applicants, 4,220 admitted, 1,162 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 76%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 69%, ACT 19–25 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (52 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials Engineering | $72,944 | $91,528 | $22,000 |
| Computer Science | $65,817 | $88,164 | $23,250 |
| Nursing | $75,313 | $80,117 | $26,252 |
| Management Information Systems | $64,613 | $76,708 | $27,000 |
| Finance | $52,188 | $75,807 | $23,167 |
| Medical Laboratory Science | $65,883 | $73,400 | not reported |
| Accounting | $55,898 | $72,768 | $23,652 |
| Health Administration | $61,935 | $72,716 | $32,557 |
| Marketing | $49,340 | $70,203 | $25,000 |
| Human Resources | $50,241 | $65,501 | $23,250 |
| Chemistry | not reported | $64,760 | $26,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $41,742 | $63,303 | $25,550 |
| Criminal Justice | $48,861 | $62,220 | $26,012 |
| Business Administration | $47,097 | $61,878 | $25,000 |
| Biology | $38,666 | $57,528 | $22,665 |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | $40,406 | $55,235 | $29,750 |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | $41,866 | $55,113 | $20,017 |
| Political Science | $35,631 | $55,027 | $25,875 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | $35,062 | $54,381 | $21,148 |
| Social Work | $44,546 | $54,056 | $27,000 |
| Communications | $38,197 | $53,456 | $25,250 |
| Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech) | not reported | $51,910 | not reported |
| Special Education | $46,697 | $49,824 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $37,673 | $49,361 | $24,875 |
| Sociology | $43,505 | $49,166 | $21,687 |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies | not reported | $48,808 | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | $44,002 | $48,767 | $26,762 |
| Studio Art | not reported | $48,258 | not reported |
| English | not reported | $47,876 | $23,750 |
| Public Health | $46,250 | $47,291 | $20,966 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,519 | $46,863 | $26,470 |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer and Information Sciences | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Engineering | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Studies / Paralegal | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Statistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computational Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Data Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | $36,984 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Physics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theatre | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Film and Photography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Music | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Arts and Entertainment Management | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage not reported (metro), $101,510 (MN), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $100,790 (MN), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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