- Acceptance rate: 75% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $18,919 a year (2022–23)
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Winona State University reported an acceptance rate of 75% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. Winona State University reviews each application.
Winona State University GPA requirements
Winona State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Winona State University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Winona State University acceptance rate
Winona State University admitted 5,014 of 6,642 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 75%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Winona State University is a public 4-year university in Winona, Minnesota, with 5,317 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Winona State University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Winona State University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Winona State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,919 a year at Winona State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can I get into Winona State University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Winona State University admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
How many applicants get into Winona State University?
Winona State University's acceptance rate was 75% for fall 2024: it admitted 5,014 of 6,642 first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Is Winona State University hard to get into?
Not for most prepared students: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. Winona State University admitted 75% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What GPA do you need to get into Winona State University?
Winona State University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does Winona State University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Winona State University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Winona State University?
A lot: Winona State University requires high school GPA, high school record and college preparatory program. It considers high school class rank if you send them. It doesn't consider recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What do students pay at Winona State University after grants?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,919 a year at Winona State University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Winona State University require an essay?
No. Winona State University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Winona State University look at legacy status?
No. Winona State University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Winona State University?
Yes. Winona State University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Before you apply, check Winona State University's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: Winona State UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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