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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, Minnesota 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 Post-Master's certificate.
Students at the school can choose among many degree programs. Students commonly pursue studies in education and teaching.
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 Winona State University has broad appeal.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Winona State University is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 8,023 enrolled students (as of 2005).
Winona State University offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. 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
Admissions Phone: (507) 457-5100
Financial Aid Phone: (507) 457-5090
Winona State University awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 389 | elementary school teaching, education, educational administration, special ed, school counseling, business teaching, physical education teaching, speech teaching, ... |
| Business And Management | 332 | business management, accounting, marketing, MIS, human resources, finance |
| Liberal Arts | 233 | sociology, general studies, English, speech and rhetoric, history, political science, economics, Spanish language, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 180 | registered nursing, adult health nursing, nurse practitioner, nursing science |
| Media | 85 | mass communication |
| Therapy And Counseling | 75 | psychology, community health services |
| Science | 72 | biology, chemistry, physics, geology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 67 | parks and recreation studies, exercise science |
| Family And Social Work | 59 | social work, public administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 36 | computer science |
| Law | 30 | legal assistant, legal studies |
| Art Studies | 19 | art studies |
| Engineering | 17 | materials engineering |
| Music | 8 | music, music management |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics |
| Medical Support And Technology | 4 | clinical lab tech, cytotechnologist |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 3 | drama |
Number of programs and degrees for Winona State University in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,411 | 54 |
| Master's degree | 155 | 5 |
| Associate's degree | 39 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 9 | 5 |
In 2005, Winona State University had a total enrollment of 8,023 students (7,337 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 36% |
| Women | 64% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 88% |
| Graduate | 12% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 58% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 36% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 31% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 7% |
| 30-34 | 3% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 3% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 56% |
| Wisconsin | 31% |
| Illinois | 6% |
| Iowa | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 46 % |
Winona State University offers campus housing for 2,486 of its 7,337 (full-time) students.
(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 | 5,493 | 4,450 | 81% | 1,721 | 39% |
| Men | 1,974 | 1,572 | 80% | 611 | 39% |
| Women | 3,519 | 2,878 | 82% | 1,110 | 39% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| ACT Verbal | 19 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 19 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 21 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| 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 | 97% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (507) 457-5100
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,673 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,619 |
| Room and board | $ 6,180 |
| Room charge | $ 3,910 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,270 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,060 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,688 |
Financial Aid:
Winona State University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 239400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (507) 457-5090
Winona State University has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 91 | $76,320 | 48 | $69,993 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 40 | $56,888 | 45 | $55,858 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 27 | $48,829 | 28 | $48,534 |
| Instructor | academic year | 17 | $34,895 | 16 | $35,615 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 175 | $63,613 | 137 | $56,949 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Basketball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
| Baseball | Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 110 | 80 | 190 |
| Football | 87 | 0 | 87 |
| Basketball | 16 | 15 | 31 |
| Track | 0 | 26 | 26 |
| Baseball | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 39 | 39 |
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
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Elementary Education and Teaching
German Language 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
Spanish Language Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Speech Teacher Education
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
Political Science and Government, General
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
Cytotechnology/Cytotechnologist
MUSIC
Music Management and Merchandising
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Adult Health Nurse/Nursing
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing Science (MS, PhD)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Geology/Earth Science, General
Physics, General
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 5% |  |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % 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 placement services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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