A student wishing to apply to Winona State University must have an official ACT score, official high school transcript showing a completed junior year of high school, and meet the 16 high school preparation requirements.

16 High School Preparation Requirements  

     4 years of English

     3 years of mathematics  (2 yrs. algebra, 1 yr. geometry)

     3 years of science  (1 yr. biological science and 1 yr. chemistry or physics; all should include labs)

     3 years of social studies  (including 1 yr. U.S. history)

     2 years of same world language  (no sampler/review courses; American Sign Language accepted)

     1 year of specified electives  (world cultures, computer science, arts, music)

 

ACT or SAT Score and Class Rank Requirements 

A student who meets the above preparation requirements must also have an official ACT score of 21 or better. Alternatively, a student in the top 50% of his/her graduating class with an official ACT score of 18, 19 or 20 is also admissible.

Application Checklist

In order to apply for admission please submit:

• A completed 4-page Application for Undergraduate Admission (online or paper version)
• $20 non-refundable application fee. Make check payable to Winona State University
• An official high school transcript including rank and GPA/GPA scale
• An official ACT or SAT score sent directly from ACT or SAT

If you are ready to complete the admission application, you may apply online or submit a paper application. If you need a copy of the paper application or have questions, contact the Office of Admissions by email at admissions@winona.edu or by phone, 1-800-DIAL-WSU, extension 5100. As soon as your application materials are in order, the Office of Admissions will inform you of its decision, usually within three weeks.

Be aware that our growing popularity as a first-choice university means highly qualified students are filing their applications earlier in their senior year. Consider these statistics:  95% of last year's entering class graduated in the top half of their high school class; 60% were in the top quarter with an average ACT of 23. The top one-eighth of the freshman class averaged 26 on the ACT.

The Office of Admissions urges all students, especially those eligible for academic scholarships, to apply early in their senior year of high school.

Last Modified: Wednesday, July 02, 2008 14:51