2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$17,283

Net Price

77%

Admitted

27%

Enrolled

63%

Graduation Rate

16/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

Winona State University

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 6,545. In 2021, there were 192 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #12 in Minnesota and ranks #459 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor, Master

Psychology Graduates

192

Total Enrollment

6,545

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

Higher Learning Commission

Ranking for Winona State University

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#12

Minnesota Rank

Combining ranking factors for 32 schools that offer psychology degrees in Minnesota, Winona State University ranks #12.

#459

U.S. Rank

Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., Winona State University ranks #459.

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, Winona State University offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the master level, the university offers Medical Social Work and Mental Health Counseling.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BSMA
General Psychology66
Medical Social Work38
Mental Health Counseling10
Social Work78
Total Graduates14448
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 5,335 students applied to the Winona State University. The university admitted 77% and 27% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Minnesota universities is 4,703. On average, all Minnesota institutions admit 73% and 26% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of Winona State University students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 75%. Compared to all Minnesota four or more years colleges, the percentage is 70%.

The overall graduation rate for Winona State University is 63%, compared to 63% for all Minnesota universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 45%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare WSU to Minnesota Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of Winona State University to the average of all Minnesota four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

WSU

5,335

Applicants

77%

Percent Admitted

27%

Percent Enrolled

75%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

63%

Graduation Rate

MN Colleges

4,703

Applicants

73%

Percent Admitted

26%

Percent Enrolled

70%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

63%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 294 or 64% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 163 or 36% part-time faculty members employed at Winona State University. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 294 or 64%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

WSU

16 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

64%

Percent Full-Time

36%

Percent Part-Time

64%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

MN Colleges

15 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

54%

Percent Full-Time

46%

Percent Part-Time

53%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at Winona State University the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $8,100, and the average cost for books and supplies is $900.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $8,000 and the average cost for graduate fees is $756.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend Winona State University in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for Winona State University2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$9,270
On-Campus Living Expenses$2,640
Total Living Expenses$11,910
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$8,100
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$900
Total Undergraduate Expenses$20,910
In-State, Graduate Tuition$8,000
In-State, Graduate Fees$756
Total Graduate Expenses$8,756
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend Winona State University is $17,283. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend Winona State University presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$11,721$12,380
$30,001 – $48,000$12,963$12,110
$48,001 – $75,000$15,289$15,599
$75,001 – $110,000$18,902$18,810
$110,001 and more$20,853$20,989
US Department of Education

Compare Winona State University to all Minnesota universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

WSU

$20,910

Cost to Attend

$4,921

Average Financial Aid

94%

Percent Receiving Aid

$17,283

Net Price

MN Colleges

$37,591

Cost to Attend

$15,455

Average Financial Aid

93%

Percent Receiving Aid

$19,480

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 1,179 or 94%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 4,736 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $4,921.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid4,736$4,921
Pell Grants1,526$4,214
Federal Student Loans3,408$6,119
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the Winona State University to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

WSU

4,736

Grant or Scholarship Aid

49%

Grants or Scholarships

1,526

Number of Pell Grants

16%

Pell Grants

3,408

Federal Student Loans

35%

Federal Student Loans

MN Colleges

3,049

Grant or Scholarship Aid

50%

Grants or Scholarships

1,165

Number of Pell Grants

19%

Pell Grants

1,853

Federal Student Loans

31%

Federal Student Loans

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