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73.8%Acceptance
$10,498Tuition
5,088Students
61%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$58,532Earnings
#9 in MinnesotaPublic4-yearSAT/ACT Test OptionalNCAA Division IIStudy AbroadData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$10,498
Out-of-State Tuition
$17,230
Average Net Price
$18,148
Students Receiving Financial Aid
23.5%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$9,924
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$9,924
Books & Supplies
$900
Total Cost of Attendance
$21,322
Median Debt at Graduation
$21,500
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$228/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
75.4%
Students Taking Federal Loans
51.7%
Pell Grant Recipients
23.5%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $11,400
$30,001 – $48,000 $12,486
$48,001 – $75,000 $15,495
$75,001 – $110,000 $19,388
$110,001+ $21,306

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay just $11,400 annually at Winona State, while those making over $110,000 face the full $21,306 cost. The net price climbs steadily with income, reaching $19,388 for families earning $75,000-$110,000. Over four years, total costs range from $45,600 to $85,224 depending on family income.

Most graduates leave with manageable debt loads. The median debt of $21,500 translates to monthly payments of $228, which fits comfortably within the typical starting salary of $47,975. Three-quarters of borrowers stay current on their loans. Only 23% of students receive Pell Grants, suggesting the university serves more middle-class families than low-income students.

Minnesota residents get the strongest value proposition. They pay in-state rates of $10,498 compared to $17,230 for out-of-state students, and two-thirds of the student body comes from within Minnesota.

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