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8th and Johnson Streets PO Box 5838
Winona, MN 55987
United States

Associate Degree
Bachelor's Degree
Graduate (Certificates and Degrees)
The following information should help you understand the cost of attending college. Keep in mind that most students receive a financial aid package (grants and scholarships) which lowers their out-of-pocket cost. This is reflected on the net price information, if available.
Living On-Campus
22,994
Living Off-Campus
22,994
Living with Family
18,144
The amounts above pertain to first-time full-time undergraduate students and include tuition and fees, housing and meals, transportation, and personal expenses. Use these estimated amounts as a reference for building your annual budget for attending this institution.
Average Net Price $17,283 / year

This is the average annual amount that first-time, full-time undergraduate students pay at this institution after subtracting all grants and scholarships from the cost of attendance.

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Net cost after grants and scholarships by income
$0-$30,000: $12,380
$30,001-$48,000: $12,110
$48,001-$75,000: $15,599
$75,001-$110,000: $18,810
Over $110,000: $20,989

This net price data shows the average amount students have paid, according to their family income, after subtracting all grants and scholarships.

Student/Faculty Ratio
17:1
Size of Student Body
6,539
Average Class Size
24
Graduate Students Enrolled
795
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Breakdown by Race
Black or African American: 3%
Hispanic: 4%
Asian: 3%
White: 83%
Two or more races: 3%
International Students: 2%
Breakdown by Age
19 and Younger: 36%
20 to 24: 54%
25 to 34: 7%
35 to 44: 3%
45 and Older: 1%
Breakdown by Gender
Men: 33%
Women: 67%
New entering students who are transfers
24%

Graduation Rate for Four-Year Programs
62%
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Completers within 6 years by race
Black or African American: 36%
Hispanic: 58%
Asian: 57%
White: 63%
Two or more races: 52%
Completers within 6 years by gender
Men: 59%
Women: 64%
Retention Rate
77%
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Retention Rate By Type
Full-time: 75%
Part-time: 57%
Small town/rural
Average amount of federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid awarded to undergraduate students
$3,891

The following information pertains to first-time full-time undergraduate students.

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Average amount of aid awarded to full-time first-time undergraduates
State/Local grant aid: $3,399
Institutional grant aid: $2,162
Federal grant aid: $1,691
Average amount of grant aid awarded by income (all sources)
$0-$30,000: $10,282
$30,001-$48,000: $9,040
$48,001-$75,000: $6,714
$75,001-$110,000: $3,101
Over $110,000: $1,150
School Scholarships
Yes
Required Forms: FAFSA
Title IV (FAFSA) School Code:
002394
Financial Aid Contact

This section shows the median debt graduates incurred to complete their degree at this institution.

Median Cumulative Debt by Degree Type
  • Associate's Degree: $14,396
  • Bachelor's Degree: $26,750
  • Graduate Certificate: $36,250
  • Master's Degree: $53,706
  • Doctorate: $40,151
Percent of Graduates With Loans
  • Associate's Degree: 80%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 71%
  • Graduate Certificate: 76%
  • Master's Degree: 54%
  • Doctorate: 67%

Application Fee
$20
  • System applications (online)
  • School applications (online)
  • High School Diploma or GED
  • Transcripts
  • Accepts dual credits
  • Accepts exam-based credits
  • Institution awards credits for military training
Admissions Contact
The data displayed below comes from the Graduate Employment Outcomes tool and only reports on graduates employed in Minnesota. This section shows employment data for graduate class of 2017, including percent of graduates with full-time employment in the 3rd year after college graduation and the median annual wages by award level, according to the Minnesota unemployment insurance records. Data does not include federal employees, self-employed (e.g. professional freelancers, artists, developers, designers, business owners), military, or individuals who moved out of state for a job. The list below may be incomplete and limited to some majors. Additionally, data has been suppressed when it refers to 10 or less students.Jump to:
Associate Degree
Field of Study Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation Median Annual Salary of Graduates
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities 32% $47,969
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 32% $47,969
Bachelor's Degree
Field of Study Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation Median Annual Salary of Graduates
Accounting and Related Services 79% $55,988
Biological and biomedical sciences 53% $47,049
Biology, General 53% $47,049
Business Administration, Management and Operations 67% $51,782
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 73% $53,827
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions 92% $66,236
Communication and Media Studies 61% $44,076
Communication, journalism, and related programs 61% $44,076
Computer and information sciences and support services 72% $71,702
Computer Science 72% $71,702
Criminal Justice and Corrections 60% $49,526
Education 23% $46,185
Finance and Financial Management Services 76% $57,547
Health and Physical Education/Fitness 37% $48,031
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 43% $74,358
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services 60% $49,526
Human Resources Management and Services 71% $51,667
Marketing 74% $53,548
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General 50% $55,207
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 55% $51,996
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies 43% $42,208
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 39% $47,194
Psychology 52% $42,513
Psychology, General 52% $42,513
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 39% $77,504
Social sciences 63% $42,550
Social Work 59% $47,881
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 25% $45,749
Graduate (Certificates and Degrees)
Field of Study Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation Median Annual Salary of Graduates
Health professions and related programs 70% $110,653
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 70% $117,028
This profile features institution-wide data. Be aware that some categories may not be showing and that data is suppressed when reporting is for 10 or less students. Most data and terminology is sourced from IPEDS. To learn more about each section, please refer to Data Sources.