Campus & Student Life at Winona State University

Home to about 6,391 undergraduates in 2020, Winona State is a public university located in Winona, Minnesota. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, Winona State offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Winona State can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Winona State Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

Winona State Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at Winona State. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Winona State Disability Services.

Winona State for the Military

While not a "service academy", Winona State does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Winona State Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Winona State for Veterans Guide.

Winona State offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, Winona State does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at Winona State University

Winona State offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at Winona State University

There were 6,391 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 5,472 (85.6%). Part-time attendance was 919 (14.4%).

Winona State University is Ranked #2,101 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Winona State is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Winona State #2101 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Winona State by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Winona State Diversity Guide.

Winona State University Competes in the NCAA

Winona State has a total of 435 student athletes, 182 men and 253 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Winona State University Athletics