What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | Winona State University course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (all AP exams) | 3 | There’s an exception for the English Language and…There’s an exception for the English Language and Composition Exam. You’ll need to score a 4 or 5 to receive 3 college credits toward WSU’s freshman English requirement (ENG 111). |
Show all 1 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| (all AP exams) | 3 | There’s an exception for the English Language and…There’s an exception for the English Language and Composition Exam. You’ll need to score a 4 or 5 to receive 3 college credits toward WSU’s freshman English requirement (ENG 111). |
Source: winona.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 213 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 112 |
| Business Administration and Management | 102 |
| Social Work | 70 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 69 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 67 |
| Psychology | 61 |
| Computer Science | 42 |
Show the other 47 majors
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 40 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 29 |
| Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 26 |
| Criminal Justice/Safety Studies | 26 |
| Accounting | 22 |
| Materials Engineering | 22 |
| Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration | 20 |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 19 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 19 |
| Art/Art Studies | 18 |
| Data Science | 16 |
| American/U.S. Law/Legal Studies/Jurisprudence | 16 |
| Spanish Language and Literature | 16 |
| Social Science Teacher Education | 16 |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 14 |
| Political Science and Government | 14 |
| Finance | 14 |
| Health/Health Care Administration/Management | 13 |
| Special Education and Teaching | 13 |
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 12 |
| Information Technology | 11 |
| English Language and Literature | 11 |
| Public Health Education and Promotion | 11 |
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 10 |
| Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist | 10 |
| Mathematics | 7 |
| Sociology | 7 |
| Geology/Earth Science | 7 |
| Chemistry | 7 |
| Statistics | 6 |
| English/Language Arts Teacher Education | 5 |
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 5 |
| Film/Cinema/Media Studies | 5 |
| History | 4 |
| Engineering | 3 |
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor | 3 |
| Business and Innovation/Entrepreneurship Teacher Education | 3 |
| Art Teacher Education | 2 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 1 |
| Economics | 1 |
| Public Administration | 1 |
| Physics | 1 |
| International/Globalization Studies | 1 |
| Earth Science Teacher Education | 1 |
| Biology Teacher Education | 1 |
| Music Teacher Education | 1 |
| Education | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Cross Country, Football, Golf
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division II, Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Basketball, Cross Country, Golf, Gymnastics, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field (Indoor), Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
ROTC
Army
Faith groups
Cru, InterVarsity, Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Greek life
29% of men in fraternities · 9% of undergraduates overall (Common Data Set 2020–21)
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), Common Data Set (Greek life), winona-cru.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Town, distant
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Winona, MN
49,973 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
La Crosse Regional (LSE)
Nearest hub airport
Minneapolis-St Paul International/Wold-Chamberlain (MSP)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 9.3 of 20
Elevation
659 ft
Time zone
Central
January low
11°F
July high
85°F
Annual snowfall
37.6 in
Days at 90°F or higher
14 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$880 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Saint Mary's University of Minnesota3 mi
- University of Wisconsin-La Crosse26 mi
- Viterbo University26 mi
- Luther College51 mi
- University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire52 mi
- University of Wisconsin-Stout59 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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