Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002394
- Phone: (507) 453-2700
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
67.91%FINANCIAL AID RATE
89%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
18:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
40FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$5,191Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
School Map
Winona State University
Also known as Southeast Technical
1250 Homer Rd, Winona, MN
About
Winona State University, located in Winona, Minnesota, was founded in 1858 and is consistently ranked among the best 100 colleges in the United States in both quality and value. The school was originally founded as a normal school to train teachers for schools throughout the state, and was the first tax supported school west of the Mississippi River. The school began operation in 1860, but closed for three years during the Civil War, resuming operation 1864.The State Normal School became Winona Teachers College in 1921 and began conferring bachelor degrees. The school's curriculum evolved over the next two decades, though rapid growth was seen after World War II when the school experienced a boom in enrollment. The resulting changes, added courses, and new programs resulted in the school becoming Winona State University. Today the school operates five colleges across three campuses, all dedicated to providing excellent education at a reasonable cost.
Academics
Winona State University offers a variety of programs and degrees that allow students to pursue the career and education that best reflects their personal goals for their future. Such programs take approximately four years to complete and require the student to take a general education courses combined with lower and upper division courses as well electives that allow for study of ideas outside of one's major. Student's may also choose to take on a minor degree that requires the addition of a set number of courses that provide education in a secondary field. The school also offers 30 graduate programs that allow students to continue their education. Such programs require a bachelor's degree, high test scores and a solid academic transcript to be considered for admission.
Programs offered include:
Admissions and Financial Aid
Individuals interested in enrolling at Winona State University must complete and submit the application for admission, provide pertinent transcripts and test scores, and have completed the general education requirements of a high school education. The submitted application will be reviewed by a committee. Once a final decision is rendered the student will be notified, and if admitted will be provided materials preparing him or her for their educational career at WSU. Admissions requirements will vary for transfer students and for students applying to graduate programs.
Financial aid is available in the form of loans, grants and scholarships. Students in need of financial assistance must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), the information from which is used by the school's financial aid department to determine the extent of a student's financial need and their aid program eligibility when constructing a financial aid packet. Aid must be reapplied for prior to each academic year and students may be asked to provide additional information at random prior to the disbursement of funds to verify the information provided on the FAFSA.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may provide a better idea of the candidates Winona State University accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
Total enrollment at Winona State University is around 7,800 students. The student body is made up of 93% undergraduate students and 20% graduate students.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $16,400. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. There is also a $20 application fee for those applying to a program. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range estimates:
- In-State: $7,600-$9,100
- Out-of-State: $14,000-$16,440
- Charges per unit:
- In-State: $250-$300 per unit
- Out-of-State: $460-$550 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The financial aid table below details the types of financial aid, along with the percent of students receiving aid, and on average the amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 89% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 66% | $5,024 |
Receiving Student Loans | 69% | $9,337 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and recent graduates, Winona State University may offer services like:
- Distance learning
- Remedial courses
- Career path counseling
- Employing students to lower education costs
- Employment search assistance
- Child care
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
- Elementary and Secondary School Teacher Education Program
- Theatre Program
Intercollegiate Athletics
Southeast Technical is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports being in the NCAA Division II with football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
- Basketball (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
- Football (Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference)
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Track and Field, Indoor
- Track and Field, Outdoor
- Track and Field, X-Country
- Volleyball
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by Winona State University by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Business and Marketing Studies
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B)
Education
Engineering
English Language and Literature
- English (B, M)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
- Nursing (B)
- Medical Technology (B)
- Athletic Training (B)
- Substance Abuse and Addiction Counseling (C)
- Family Practice Nurse (C, D, M)
- Nursing Administration (D, M)
- Critical Care Nursing (C, D, M)
- Adult Health Nurse (C, D, M)
- Nursing Education (M)
- Cytotechnology
- Nursing Science
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (A)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
- Statistics (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B)
- Public Administration (B)
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Security and Protective Services
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Sociology (B)
- Economics (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to Winona State University.
- University of Wisconsin - La Crosse in Green Bay, WI (26 miles away)
- University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire in Milwaukee, WI (52 miles away)
- University of Wisconsin - River Falls in Platteville, WI (74 miles away)
- University of Wisconsin - Platteville in Milwaukee, WI (84 miles away)
- Metropolitan State University in Virginia, MN (94 miles away)
See a list of all the colleges and universities by clicking on one of the links below:
- Review a complete list of all the Minnesota colleges
- Get a list of all state universities in Minnesota
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 002394
- Phone: (507) 453-2700
- School Homepage