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

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 $18,919 / 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: $11,400
$30,001-$48,000: $12,486
$48,001-$75,000: $15,495
$75,001-$110,000: $19,388
Over $110,000: $21,306

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: 5%
Asian: 3%
White: 82%
Two or more races: 4%
International Students: 2%
Unknown: 1%
Breakdown by Age
19 and Younger: 40%
20 to 24: 50%
25 to 34: 6%
35 to 44: 3%
45 and Older: 1%
Breakdown by Gender
Men: 32%
Women: 68%
New entering students who are transfers
24%

Graduation Rate for Four-Year Programs
61%
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Completers within 6 years by race
American Indian or Alaska Native: 33%
Black or African American: 35%
Hispanic: 53%
Asian: 36%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander: 100%
White: 63%
Two or more races: 49%
Unknown: 67%
Completers within 6 years by gender
Men: 55%
Women: 64%
Retention Rate
77%
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Retention Rate By Type
Full-time: 78%
Part-time: 31%
Small town/rural
Average amount of federal, state, local, institutional or other sources of grant aid awarded to undergraduate students
$5,484

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: $3,539
Institutional grant aid: $2,162
Federal grant aid: $1,691
Average amount of grant aid awarded by income (all sources)
$0-$30,000: $10,589
$30,001-$48,000: $10,118
$48,001-$75,000: $7,428
$75,001-$110,000: $4,025
Over $110,000: $1,778
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: $19,000
  • Bachelor's Degree: $25,500
  • First Professional Degree: $61,468
  • Master's Degree: $31,000
Percent of Graduates With Loans
  • Associate's Degree: 1,900,000%
  • Bachelor's Degree: 66%
  • First Professional Degree: 49%
  • Master's Degree: 56%

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 2020, 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:
Bachelor's Degree
Field of Study Percent Employed Full-time 3 Years Post-Graduation Median Annual Salary of Graduates
Accounting and Related Services 75% $72,875
Biological and biomedical sciences 45% $56,412
Biology, General 45% $56,412
Business Administration, Management and Operations 71% $58,406
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 69% $62,413
Communication and Media Studies 47% $46,220
Communication, journalism, and related programs 47% $46,220
Computer and information sciences and support services 75% $72,651
Computer Science 77% $76,108
Criminal Justice and Corrections 81% $67,660
Education 20% $52,262
Finance and Financial Management Services 77% $70,928
Health and Physical Education/Fitness 28% $57,108
Homeland security, law enforcement, firefighting and related protective services 81% $67,660
Human Resources Management and Services 54% $61,236
Marketing 69% $63,250
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 34% $54,482
Psychology 45% $52,131
Psychology, General 45% $52,131
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 26% $95,498
Social Work 56% $57,582
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods 19% $51,879
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 57% $77,802
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions 68% $69,857
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing 45% $148,764
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. The College Search Tool provides information and reported data for postsecondary institutions in Minnesota that receive federal and state financial aid. For licensed occupational training providers in Minnesota, please visit OHE's Licensed Career Schools.