University Facts

Winona State University,
a community of learners improving our world

• Founded:  1858 and constitutes the  oldest member of the  Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System
  
• Institution Type: Public, 4 yrs. comprehensive university

 Enrollment:  8,896
 Undergraduate Programs:  65
 Graduate Programs:  12
 Doctorate Programs:  1
 States Represented:  32
 Countries Represented:  54
 Average Class Size:  26
 Student to Faculty Ratio:  19:1

• President:  Dr. Judith Ramaley  President & Professor of Biology

• Students: Primarily, traditional students, from Minnesota, Wisconsin, Iowa and Illinois

• Mission: “A community of learners improving our world “

• Technology:  WSU has one of the oldest Laptop programs in the country.

• Locations:  Winona, MN and Rochester, MN

• Recognitions:  
  U.S. News Best Colleges 
  Princeton Review Best Colleges 
  America's 100 Best College Buys

• Accreditations & Memberships 

• Unique: The National Child Protection Training Center

• Modern and New: Integrated Wellness Complex

• On Campus Housing  Living on campus is fun, convenient, and conductive to your studies. More than 2500 students chose to live in the 8 Residential Halls available at Winona State University.

• Varsity Athletics : NCAA Division II