Winona State University was founded in 1858 as the Winona Normal School, a teacher’s college. It was the first normal school west of the Mississippi River and the second in Minnesota. Over the years, it has grown and evolved to become one of Minnesota’s largest universities. In 1960, it became Winona State College, and in 1975 it gained its current name, Winona State University. In 1976, three campuses were added: the Rochester Campus, the West Center in Winona, and the Winona Graduate Center.
The university has seen many changes since its founding over 150 years ago. In 1998, WSU won an NCAA Division II National Championship in men’s basketball. In 2000, WSU opened its newest building – Kryzsko Commons – which is now home to dining services and student activities. The university also offers more than 100 undergraduate programs as well as dozens of graduate programs and certificates. To meet students’ needs for flexible learning opportunities WSU launched their online degree program in 2002 which has since grown to include over thirty degree options with more being added each year. As a result of its commitment to academic excellence and service to students, WSU was honored with being named a “Best Midwestern College” by The Princeton Review for nine consecutive years from 2006–2014. Check USPRIVATESCHOOLSFINDER for a list of private schools in Illinois.
Winona State University, as one of the top colleges ranked by major educational institutions, has impressed us by its high selectivity and student friendly application process during admissions. The following tables detail 2018 class profile, including total applications received, average high school GPA, SAT scores/ACT scores, and acceptance rates of Winona State University. To learn more about GPA, SAT and ACT scores information, please follow the links below. If you want to find even more about Winona State University, such as tuition fees and scholarships, you can click the link after tables to visit the school’s official website.
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Admissions Stats
Winona State University has an acceptance rate of 94%, making it a relatively accessible school for prospective students. The average GPA for admitted students is 3.4, and the average ACT score is 22. Winona State also boasts a highly diverse student population, with nearly 20% of students identifying as international and nearly 30% of students having multicultural backgrounds. Additionally, the university has a strong commitment to providing access to education for all students, regardless of their background or socio-economic status. The university offers several scholarship programs to help offset the cost of tuition, including merit scholarships and need-based awards. In addition, Winona State also offers several specialized programs designed to help first-generation college students transition into college life and succeed in their studies. Finally, the university has a robust student services program that provides resources such as career counseling and academic advising to help ensure that all students can make the most out of their college experience.
Fall 2022 Selectivity
| Selectivity | selective |
| Fall 2022 acceptance rate | 66% |
| Early decision acceptance rate | N/A |
| Early action acceptance rate | N/A |
| Acceptance rate (excluding early action and early decision students) | 66% |
Fall 2022 Applications, Acceptances & Enrollments
| Applicants | 6,609 |
| Female applicants | 4,177 |
| Male applicants | 2,432 |
| Applicants accepted | 4,380 |
| Female applicants accepted | 2,888 |
| Male applicants accepted | 1,492 |
| Freshman enrollment | 1,633 |
| Female freshman enrollment | 1,048 |
| Male freshman enrollment | 585 |
| Early decision applicants | N/A |
| Early decision applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early decision applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Early action applicants | N/A |
| Early action applicants accepted | N/A |
| Early action applicants enrolled | N/A |
| Total enrolled incoming freshmen who were accepted under early acceptance or early action | N/A |
Fall 2022 Wait List
| School has a wait list | Yes |
| Applicants placed on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepting place on wait list | N/A |
| Students accepted from wait list | N/A |
Fall 2022 High School Rank
| Freshman students submitting high school class standing | 88% |
Fall 2022 High School GPA
| Freshman students submitting high school GPA | 98% |
| Average high school GPA | 3.3 |
| High school GPA 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman SAT Scores
| Freshman students submitting SAT scores | 1% |
| SAT Critical Reading average score | N/A |
| SAT Critical Reading 25th-75th percentile range | 560-600 |
| SAT Math average score | N/A |
| SAT Math 25th-75th percentile range: | 500-590 |
| SAT Writing average score | N/A |
| SAT Writing 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
| SAT Essay 25th-75th percentile range | N/A |
Fall 2022 Freshman ACT Scores
| Freshman students submitting ACT scores | 98% |
| Average ACT Composite score | 23 |
| ACT Composite 25th-75th percentile range | 21-25 |
| ACT English 25th-75th percentile range | 20-25 |
| ACT Math 25th-75th percentile range | 20-25 |