Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
All tuition is subject to change by the Minnesota State Board. The following tuition rates are approved for Winona State University for Fall 2020 through Summer 2021.
Undergraduate tuition for Fall and Spring full-time students (12-18 credits) for the Winona campus and the Rochester campus will be billed at a flat rate shown below.
Part-time enrollment is billed at the per credit rate.
All Differential tuition and Summer Session Undergraduate tuition will be billed on a per-credit basis.
Fees apply to all courses taken for credit including online courses.
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2020 - 2021 Tuition & Fees Per Term
Full Time Enrollment | Total Cost for 12-18 Credits
You’ll pay a flat rate each semester whether you take 12 credits or 18 credits, or some amount in between. This sometimes called “banded” tuition.
Depending on your program, you may have to pay additional differential costs or a program-specific tuition rate.
| Residency |
Fall Tuition | Spring Tuition |
eWarrior Laptop Program | Winona Campus
Fees |
Rochester Campus Fees |
| Minnesota Resident | $3,799.16 | $3,913.13 | $485 | $548.63 | $261.36 |
| Wisconsin Resident | $3,799.16 | $3,913.13 | $485 | $548.63 | $261.36 |
| North Dakota Resident | $4,286.50 | $4,286.50 | $485 | $548.63 | $261.36 |
| South Dakota Resident | $4,605.60 | $4,605.60 | $485 | $548.63 | $261.36 |
| Non-Resident | $6,848.66 | $7,054.12 | $485 | $548.63 | $261.36 |
Part-Time Enrollment & Summer Courses | Cost Per Credit
If you are taking less than 12 credits, you will be billed on a per credit basis.
Students who are enrolled part-time may choose to opt into the eWarrior program for $485 per semester.
If you are enrolled full-time during the academic year and choose to take summer classes, there is no additional fee for using your laptop.
Depending on your program, you may have to pay additional differential costs.
| Residency |
Fall Tuition |
Spring Tuition |
Winona Campus Fees |
Rochester Campus Fees |
| Minnesota Resident | $251.30 | $258.84 | $42.09 | $20.44 |
| Wisconsin Resident | $280.63 | $280.63 | $42.09 | $20.44 |
| North Dakota Resident | $285.77 | $285.77 | $42.09 | $20.44 |
| South Dakota Resident | $307.04 | $307.04 | $42.09 | $20.44 |
| Non-Resident Resident | $456.24 | $469.93 | $42.09 | $20.44 |
HLA Program Tuition & Fees | Cost Per Credit
The Healthcare Leadership & Administration program is not part of the banded tuition rate.
Students will be billed on a per credit basis for HLA courses.
| Tuition |
Fees |
| $331.62 per credit | $41.50 per credit |
Differential Tuition | Cost Per Credit
These additional costs are added on a per credit basis whether you are a full-time student or part-time student, during the academic year or over the summer, and for all residencies.
| Differential Type |
Fall Tuition | Spring Tuition |
| Online Courses | $4.50 | $4.50 |
| Off-site Courses (not held at the Winona Campus or online) | $20.60 | $21.22 |
| Nursing Program | $38.77 | $39.93 |
| Composite Engineering Program | $45 | $45 |
All tuition and fees are subject to change.
These rates are subject to approval by the Minnesota State Board. The Board historically takes action on the student rates and fees by late June prior to student arrival in August.
Calculation of individual student charges will begin on or after Aug 1, 2020 and Dec 1, 2020.
Please use the estimated cost of attendance to determine financial aid needs. Or contact Student Accounts at 800.242.8978 ext. 5076 for an estimate.
