Location

Winona State University operates on three campuses. Its original, main campus and the west campus are located in the city of Winona; a non-residential campus is located in Rochester, Minnesota, 45 miles to the west and home to the renowned Mayo Clinic. The Winona Campuses are largely residential and primarily serve a traditional student population, whereas, the Rochester campus serves primarily non-traditional students.

The city of Winona (population 29,000) is nestled among the bluffs of the beautiful Hiawatha Valley on the banks of Mississippi River—one of the most scenic areas in the USA. Students have convtenient access to shopping, recreational activities, and community resources. Additional cultural opportunities are available in La Crosse, Wisconsin (30mi/48km), Rochester (45mi/72km), Minneapolis/St. Paul (120mi/193km) and Chicago (300mi/483km).