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ACT
20/25
SAT
1040/1330
Estimated Cost
$21,769
Financial Aid
$14,976
Students
5,000 - 9,999
About Winona State University
Winona State University (WSU) is a public university located along the historical heart of Winona, Minnesota, United States. Winona State University was founded as Winona Normal School in 1858 and is the oldest member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System. It is notable as the first normal school to be established west of the Mississippi River.
Winona State University Rankings
Prepler rankings are based on rigorous and in-depth analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education.
2024 Best Colleges in America
#879 of 6828
2024 Best Colleges in Minnesota
#27 of 110
2024 Best Public Colleges in Minnesota
#8 of 43
Most Popular Majors
The most popular major at Winona State University is Business Management followed by Medical, Education, Parks & Recreation and Journalism.
Graduation Rate
Graduation rate of college is a strong indicator of success of the college’s students in attaining their educational goals. Prepler defines graduation rate as the percentage of first-time, full-time students who graduated from Winona State University within four or six years.