Winona State University Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
6,978

Full + Part time Students
1:19

Faculty to Student Ratio
11%

Transfer Student Ratio

Winona State holds the #1 Student Success Rate in the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities. WSU offers over 80 majors and programs, and our classes are small in size and taught by expert faculty. We're also the oldest member of the Minnesota State system, established in 1858 as the first teacher training school west of the Mississippi. Named the second best public institution in Minnesota by U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges,” and listed among the “Best in the Midwest” by The Princeton Review for 16 years in a row. 98% of WSU graduates are hired in a field related to their degree.

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Overview

Founded	1858
Full-Time Undergraduate	6,978
Transfer Students	435
Programs	117 Programs
Courses	797 Courses
Equivalencies	1,602 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$7,710
Out-of-State Tuition	$11,631
Books and Supplies	$900

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is the main application you need to apply for financial aid at WSU. WSU offers scholarships for transfer students and awards over $1.4 million through the WSU Foundation.
Tuition and Fees:

Estimated Cost of Attendance: $18,994 Resident & Reciprocity (MN, ND, SD & WI), $25,174 Non-Resident. This includes tuition & fees, laptop & tech support, room & meal plan.

Information for Transfer In Students

Accepts Transfers:

If you’re looking for a change or ready to continue your journey, it’s time to transfer to WSU. With high-quality programs and expert faculty, you’ll get the education you need to start your career. Our student success stories speak for themselves.
Technical/Vocation Credit Accepted:

WSU will accept a 16-credit general elective package of college level technical courses offered by institutions with appropriate regional accreditation.

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

A minimum college GPA of 2.4 (on a 4.0 scale) is required of transfer applicants.
Official Transcripts:

Official college transcripts are required. Official high school transcripts may be required of some applicants.
SAT Scores:

Standardized test scores may be required of some applicants.
Interview:

An interview may be required for admission into some programs.
Apply Here:

https://www.winona.edu/admissions/undergraduate/transfer.asp

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

WSU accepts D grades for transfer. Not everything that transfers counts towards graduation requirements.
Credits (Min/Max):

You must complete a minimum of 16 credits at Winona State to earn your associate degree, and 30 credits to earn your bachelor's degree.

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