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Winona State University Admission Requirements

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Winona State University Admission Overview

Winona State University admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year Winona State University admitted 75.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.44 GPA (B+). Winona State University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Winona State University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

75.5%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for Winona State University

Acceptance Rate

The Winona State University acceptance rate is 75.5%. Last year, 5,014 of 6,642 applicants were admitted. That is the 14th lowest acceptance rate in Minnesota.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Winona State University and can you get accepted?

Winona State University is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Winona State University typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.44. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 24% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Winona State University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.44

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.44

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Winona State University typically have around a 3.44 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Winona State University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #21 in Minnesota for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Winona State University freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 29.8% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 21.1% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 16.9% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 15.6% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 14.5% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 2.1% Low
1.00 to 1.99 0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Winona State University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

980-1250

Freshmen who sent SAT

2%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 510
  • Math 470
  • Composite 980
SAT 25th percentile scores for Winona State University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 610
  • Math 640
  • Composite 1250
SAT 75th percentile scores for Winona State University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Winona State University typically score around a 1120 SAT (middle 50% 980–1250) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 63rd percentile nationally. Winona State University ranks #19 in the state of Minnesota for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 980 to 1250

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

View other colleges which accept students in the 1120 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Winona State University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

19-25

Freshmen reporting ACT

44%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 18
  • Math 18
  • Composite 19
ACT 25th percentile scores for Winona State University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 24
  • Math 25
  • Composite 25
ACT 75th percentile scores for Winona State University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Winona State University typically have around a 22 ACT (mid-50 19–25) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 63rd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Winona State University places #20 among colleges in Minnesota for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 19 to 25

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 22.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

67% of Winona State University freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 31% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted Winona State University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 11%
Top 25% of class 31%
Top 50% of class 67%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Winona State University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 4,465 2,142 6,642
Accepted 3,459 1,524 5,014
Acceptance Rate 77% 71% 75%
Enrolled 873 340 1,213
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 25% 22% 24%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Winona State University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Winona State University application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jul 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

304

Applicants have 304 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Winona State University is $20.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Winona State University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Winona State University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 75.5% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.44 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=175272.

GPA calculator: Winona State University GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026