Winona State University
Winona State University is one of the twelve public 4-year colleges in Minnesota. The campus is located in Winona town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 7,981 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 1,610 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,256 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 78%). Every year 61% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Winona State University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $7,377, and fees were $2,002. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $13,300 and $2,002 respectively.
Institution Overview
Campus LocaleDistant Town |
Number of Students7,981 |
Student to Faculty Ratio19:1 |
Is Admission OpenNo |
Religious Affiliation - |
Level4-year |
TypePublic |
On Campus HousingYes |
Retention Rate78% |
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93 miles away |
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101 miles away |
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108 miles away |
Rasmussen College - Mankato Campus
115 miles away |
Minnesota State University-Mankato
117 miles away |
University of Wisconsin-Madison
131 miles away |
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offers 4 nursing programs |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1940 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
Nursing (CNDNP) - Nursing education programs at the doctorate degree levels CCNE 06/11/2015 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 05/03/2003 - Current |
Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 05/03/2003 - Current |
Admission
66%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
SAT | 1040 to 1330 |
ACT | 20 to 25 |
Admission considerations
Secondary school GPA Required |
Secondary school rank Required |
Secondary school record Required |
Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Neither required nor recommended |
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
Undergrads | $20 |
Graduates | $20 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
Undergrad courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $244/credit | |
In State Students | $244/credit | |
Out of State Students | $443/credit |
Graduate courses | ||
---|---|---|
In District Students | $388/credit | |
In State Students | $388/credit | |
Out of State Students | $586/credit |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
---|---|---|---|---|
LPN | 45 | $10,980 | $10,980 | $19,935 |
ADN | 70 | $17,080 | $17,080 | $31,010 |
BSN | 125 | $30,500 | $30,500 | $55,375 |
FNP | 50 | $19,400 | $19,400 | $29,300 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 90% of Winona State University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
---|---|---|
Pell Grant | 26% | $4,034 |
Other Federal Grant | 5% | $1,052 |
State Grant & Scholarships | 24% | $2,921 |
Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 49% | $2,571 |
Federal Student Loans | 69% | $5,586 |
Private Loans | 25% | $10,530 |
$16,678
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
Less than $30,000$12,564 |
$30,001 to $48,000$13,175 |
$48,001 to $75,000$15,500 |
$75,001 to $110,000$19,184 |
Over $110,000$20,689 |
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Student Population
7,460
Undergrads
521
Graduates
5,114
Women
2,867
Men
83%
Full-time
17%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
White |
85% |
Hispanic |
3% |
Non-resident alien |
3% |
Black/African American |
3% |
Two or more races |
3% |
Asian |
2% |
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Minnesota state board of nursing.