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Founded in 1858, Winona State University, or WSU, is primarily an undergraduate university. It is the oldest school under Minnesota State Colleges and Universities (MnSCU). The university offers more than 80 undergraduate majors and over eight pre-professional programs. The main campus of WSU is located in Winona, Minnesota, and the branch campus is located in Rochester, Minnesota. WSU is organized into several academic divisions which include:
WSU’s athletic teams are nicknamed the Warriors. The university competes in Division II NCAA athletics. It is a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference (NSIC), North Central Conference, and Wisconsin Intercollegiate Athletic Conference.
Winona, MN is home to Winona State University. Winona is a town not particularly near any major cities. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Winona State University go up to the Doctoral degree.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Since a large share of students are from out-of-state, you can assume the school has broad appeal.
Winona State University has a tenure system for senior faculty.
The school has 8,334 enrolled students (as of 2007).
Full-time students are the norm at Winona State University. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Winona State University
8th and Johnson St
Winona, MN 55987-5838
General Phone: (507) 457-5000
http://www.winona.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 310 | elementary school teaching, education, school counseling, special ed, physical education teaching, social science teaching, math teaching, educational administration, ... |
| Business And Management | 308 | business management, accounting, marketing, finance, human resources, MIS |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 169 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing science |
| Liberal Arts | 168 | general studies, English, speech and rhetoric, political science, history, sociology, international studies, Spanish language, ... |
| Science | 94 | biology, geology, chemistry, physics, biochemistry |
| Therapy And Counseling | 88 | psychology, community health services |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 72 | parks and recreation studies, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Media | 70 | mass communication, public relations, photojournalism, broadcast journalism, journalism, advertising |
| Family And Social Work | 70 | social work, public administration |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 63 | criminal justice and safety |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 30 | computer science |
| Law | 26 | legal assistant, legal studies |
| Art Studies | 17 | art studies |
| Engineering | 17 | materials engineering |
| Mathematics | 10 | mathematics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 8 | clinical lab tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Medical Administration | 5 | public health education |
| Music | 3 | music, music management |
Number of programs and degrees for Winona State University in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,381 | 62 |
| Master's degree | 115 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 30 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 8 | 3 |
In 2007, Winona State University had a total enrollment of 8,334 students (7,597 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 35% |
| Women | 65% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 90% |
| Graduate | 10% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 82% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 32% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 21% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 71 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Winona, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 5,475 | 4,483 | 82% | 1,735 | 39% |
| Men | 1,899 | 1,529 | 81% | 610 | 40% |
| Women | 3,576 | 2,954 | 83% | 1,125 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 20 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 99% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | not required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,324 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,794 |
| Room and board | $ 7,206 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,360 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,140 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,770 |
Financial Aid:
Winona State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 239400)
Winona State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 123 | 84 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 39 | 36 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 24 | 45 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 88 | $78,722 | 57 | $72,845 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 39 | $58,979 | 39 | $58,476 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 46 | $52,365 | 47 | $51,055 |
| Instructor | academic year | 13 | $36,469 | 22 | $38,662 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 186 | $65,111 | 165 | $58,684 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Basketball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 127 | 86 | 213 |
| Football | 83 | 0 | 83 |
| Track | 3 | 29 | 32 |
| Basketball | 15 | 12 | 27 |
| Baseball | 23 | 0 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 3 | 45 | 48 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Finance, General
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Chemistry Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Social Science Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Materials Engineering
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
Social Work
LAW
Legal Assistant/Paralegal
Legal Studies, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
General Studies
German Language and Literature
History, General
International/Global Studies
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Advertising
Broadcast Journalism
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
Photojournalism
Public Relations/Image Management
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Public Health Education and Promotion
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Winona State University Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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