Program Costs

The following information is provided as an estimate of the costs associated with being an athletic training major at Winona State University.  Please note that a portion of these costs are required as a component of your academic coursework, with others being recommended by the faculty and staff of the Winona State University Athletic Training Educational Program.

Academic Costs

• HERS 191 - Introduction to Athletic Training
  • Students are required to purchase a printed nametag recognizing them as Prospective Athletic Training Students during their clinical observations
  • This name tag can be used during their freshman year and during the first semester of their sophomore year.
    •  Approximate cost per student is $2.50
• HERS 292 - Principles of Athletic Training
  • Each student enrolled in HERS 292 is required to purchase, with another student, a case of athletic tape.
    • Approximate cost per student is $15-$20
• HERS 293 - Clinical Practice I
  • Travel to affiliated clinical sites is required during portions of their clinical education.
    • Affiliated clinical sites are located between 1 mile and 30 miles from the Winona State University campus.
    • Students should anticipate costs in traveling to these sites during their clinical experiences
  • Students are required to purchase a professional name tag recognizing them as a WSU Athletic Training Student.
    • Approximate cost per student is $11-$12
• HERS 362, HERS 365, HERS 489 and HERS 495
  • Travel to affiliated clinical sites is required during portions of their clinical education.
    • Affiliated clinical sites are located between 1 mile and 30 miles from the Winona State University campus.
    • Students should anticipate costs in traveling to these sites during their clinical experiences

Recommended Costs

• It is highly recommended that each student become a member of the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA), the Great Lakes Athletic Trainers' Association (GLATA) and the Minnesota Athletic Trainers' Association (MATA).
  • Membership in these professional organizations allows the student to become eligible for state, district and national scholarships and enhances professional development as a future certified athletic trainer.
  • 2009 NATA Membership Dues
    • Student Members = $75 (Includes NATA, GLATA and MATA)

Optional Costs

• Admitted students to the Athletic Training Educational Program receive a t-shirt and polo shirt during each academic year.
  • Students may also choose to purchase other clothing/items at their discretion.