Winona State University | A Community of Learners Improving Our World
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Winona State University | A Community of Learners Improving Our World
Build a Brighter
Future
With a 97% employment rate after graduation, WSU has the #1 student success rate in the Minnesota State system.
Explore Outcomes
Find Your Program
Explore 100+ bachelor’s degrees, 80+ minors, 40+ graduate programs, and a variety of adult & continuing education programs at Winona State.
Majors & Programs
Graduate Studies
Adult & Continuing Education
Don’t give up when it gets hard because this career is very important and teachers make such a big difference in so many lives.
— Laura Bullard ’24, Elementary Education (K-6) BT | Post-Graduation Job: 4th & 5th Grade Teacher at Rollingstone Community School
Don’t be afraid to change your major. Even if it’s a big change and it puts you behind a little bit, do it if you think you’re going to be better off in the long run—just find what you’re passionate about.
— Brady Aumann ’23, Management Information Systems BS | Post-Graduation Job: IT Endpoint Security Analyst at Marshfield Clinic Health Systems
The education that I got at Winona State has been highly valuable for me as a leader to be able to look at our processes and procedures and how we can do them better.
— Carley Buisman ’23, Healthcare Leadership MS | Post-Graduation Job: Manager of the Integrated Center for Education at Gundersen Health System
Thanks to my experience with the campus paper, the Winonan—and my English courses and faculty—I have been able to pursue a career as a journalist in the city I fell in love with during college.
— Gabriel Hathaway ’23, Writing BA | Post-Graduation Job: Reporter at Winona Post
Winona State helped me get an internship locally, so I could work during the school year. This allowed me to apply the skills I was learning in class.
— Luke Shurtleff ’24, General Engineering: Industrial Statistics BS | Post-Graduation Job: Manufacturing Engineer at Benchmark Electronics
General Engineering: Industrial Statistics
Bachelor of Science
Improve manufacturing and industrial processes by figuring out how to help people and machines perform more efficiently as an industrial engineer.
Learn more about General Engineering
Elementary Education (K-6)
Bachelor of Science (Teaching)
Design, implement, and evaluate curriculum and activities for students in K–grade 6. This program offers extensive hands-on learning experiences, student teaching opportunities, and training for Elementary Education licensure.
Learn More about Early Childhood & Elementary Education
Management Information Systems
Bachelor of Science
Specialize in business information analysis and processing data to help organizations make smart decisions.
Learn More about Information Management Systems
Healthcare Leadership
Master of Science
Use electronic health data and clinical analytics to make a difference in health groups or other healthcare organizations by improving patient outcomes, managing risks, and predicting trends.
Learn More about Healthcare Leadership
Writing
Bachelor of Arts
Craft messages and stories in any format and genre and for any audience. With this degree, you’ll strengthen your skills in writing and be on your way to becoming a poet, scriptwriter, novelist, or other professional writer.
Learn More about Writing
More Affordable, More Accessible
Affordability at WSU
Financial Aid
97%
of First-Year Students Receive Financial Aid
College can be expensive. We’ll help you navigate how to pay for school.
1,000
Students Have Work Study or Student Help Positions
With a work study or student help job, you’ll earn money to help pay for your on-campus expenses.
$1.4 Million
Awarded in Scholarships from the WSU Foundation
You’ll find scholarships that are open to all students and those specific for your area of study.
North Star Promise
Starting in Fall 2024, Minnesota’s new North Star Promise Scholarship program will establish a tuition and fee-free pathway to higher education for all eligible Minnesota students.
Learn More
Be Part of Our Community
Whatever type of student you are, Winona State will support you in your educational journey. Join clubs to find friendship and mentors. Access our supportive services for extra help and guidance. Get connected with our community.
Student Life
Support Services
Locations
Winona State has 2 campuses to better meet the needs of our diverse student population.
The Winona campus hosts the majority of our undergraduate students, while our Rochester campus supports graduate students, technical students, and adult education students.
Winona Campus
Winona Campus
Learn and explore in the beautiful city of Winona. Take a stroll across campus in just minutes. After class, take a run by the lake or visit local coffee shops.
Visit Campus
Rochester Campus
Rochester Campus
Take the next step in your career at WSU-Rochester, with convenient locations downtown and at the RCTC campus. Continue your education wherever you are with online and hybrid programs.
Discover WSU-Rochester
Our Commitments
People care here—about one another, our planet, our community and our world. We earnestly believe in being a force for good and making a positive impact.
See Where We Stand
Build a Brighter
Future
With a 97% employment rate after graduation, WSU has the #1 student success rate in the Minnesota State system.
Explore Outcomes
Find Your Program
Explore 100+ bachelor’s degrees, 80+ minors, 40+ graduate programs, and a variety of adult & continuing education programs at Winona State.
Majors & Programs
Graduate Studies
Adult & Continuing Education
Don’t give up when it gets hard because this career is very important and teachers make such a big difference in so many lives.
— Laura Bullard ’24, Elementary Education (K-6) BT | Post-Graduation Job: 4th & 5th Grade Teacher at Rollingstone Community School
Don’t be afraid to change your major. Even if it’s a big change and it puts you behind a little bit, do it if you think you’re going to be better off in the long run—just find what you’re passionate about.
— Brady Aumann ’23, Management Information Systems BS | Post-Graduation Job: IT Endpoint Security Analyst at Marshfield Clinic Health Systems
The education that I got at Winona State has been highly valuable for me as a leader to be able to look at our processes and procedures and how we can do them better.
— Carley Buisman ’23, Healthcare Leadership MS | Post-Graduation Job: Manager of the Integrated Center for Education at Gundersen Health System
Thanks to my experience with the campus paper, the Winonan—and my English courses and faculty—I have been able to pursue a career as a journalist in the city I fell in love with during college.
— Gabriel Hathaway ’23, Writing BA | Post-Graduation Job: Reporter at Winona Post
Winona State helped me get an internship locally, so I could work during the school year. This allowed me to apply the skills I was learning in class.
— Luke Shurtleff ’24, General Engineering: Industrial Statistics BS | Post-Graduation Job: Manufacturing Engineer at Benchmark Electronics
General Engineering: Industrial Statistics
Bachelor of Science
Improve manufacturing and industrial processes by figuring out how to help people and machines perform more efficiently as an industrial engineer.
Learn more about General Engineering
Elementary Education (K-6)
Bachelor of Science (Teaching)
Design, implement, and evaluate curriculum and activities for students in K–grade 6. This program offers extensive hands-on learning experiences, student teaching opportunities, and training for Elementary Education licensure.
Learn More about Early Childhood & Elementary Education
Management Information Systems
Bachelor of Science
Specialize in business information analysis and processing data to help organizations make smart decisions.
Learn More about Information Management Systems
Healthcare Leadership
Master of Science
Use electronic health data and clinical analytics to make a difference in health groups or other healthcare organizations by improving patient outcomes, managing risks, and predicting trends.
Learn More about Healthcare Leadership
Writing
Bachelor of Arts
Craft messages and stories in any format and genre and for any audience. With this degree, you’ll strengthen your skills in writing and be on your way to becoming a poet, scriptwriter, novelist, or other professional writer.
Learn More about Writing
More Affordable, More Accessible
Affordability at WSU
Financial Aid
97%
of First-Year Students Receive Financial Aid
College can be expensive. We’ll help you navigate how to pay for school.
1,000
Students Have Work Study or Student Help Positions
With a work study or student help job, you’ll earn money to help pay for your on-campus expenses.
$1.4 Million
Awarded in Scholarships from the WSU Foundation
You’ll find scholarships that are open to all students and those specific for your area of study.
North Star Promise
Starting in Fall 2024, Minnesota’s new North Star Promise Scholarship program will establish a tuition and fee-free pathway to higher education for all eligible Minnesota students.
Learn More
Be Part of Our Community
Whatever type of student you are, Winona State will support you in your educational journey. Join clubs to find friendship and mentors. Access our supportive services for extra help and guidance. Get connected with our community.
Student Life
Support Services
Locations
Winona State has 2 campuses to better meet the needs of our diverse student population.
The Winona campus hosts the majority of our undergraduate students, while our Rochester campus supports graduate students, technical students, and adult education students.
Winona Campus
Winona Campus
Learn and explore in the beautiful city of Winona. Take a stroll across campus in just minutes. After class, take a run by the lake or visit local coffee shops.
Visit Campus
Rochester Campus
Rochester Campus
Take the next step in your career at WSU-Rochester, with convenient locations downtown and at the RCTC campus. Continue your education wherever you are with online and hybrid programs.
Discover WSU-Rochester
Our Commitments
People care here—about one another, our planet, our community and our world. We earnestly believe in being a force for good and making a positive impact.
See Where We Stand