Winona State University Acceptance Rate
Winona, Minnesota · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 6,159
- Admitted
- 4,220
- Yield
- 27.5%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Winona State University's acceptance rate has risen from 63% in 2014–15 to 68.5% in 2023–24. Applications fell from 7,099 to 6,159 (-13%) over that period.
Its 68.5% rate makes Winona State University more selective than about 65% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 33 tracked Minnesota schools, it is more selective than about 67%.
In 2023–24, women were admitted at a higher rate (71.8% for women vs 61.7% for men, a 10.1-point gap). Winona State University has been test-optional since 2020–21. Of admitted students, 27.5% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 7,099 | 4,475 | 63% | 1,650 |
| 2015–16 | 6,780 | 4,235 | 62.5% | 1,642 |
| 2016–17 | 7,476 | 4,467 | 59.8% | 1,586 |
| 2017–18 | 7,468 | 4,966 | 66.5% | 1,610 |
| 2018–19 | 7,744 | 5,089 | 65.7% | 1,546 |
| 2019–20 | 7,663 | 5,204 | 67.9% | 1,555 |
| 2020–21 | 6,804 | 5,115 | 75.2% | 1,282 |
| 2021–22 | 5,335 | 4,103 | 76.9% | 1,098 |
| 2022–23 | 5,367 | 3,958 | 73.7% | 1,175 |
| 2023–24 | 6,159 | 4,220 | 68.5% | 1,162 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 4,142 | 2,972 | 71.8% |
| Men | 1,995 | 1,231 | 61.7% |
| Unknown | 22 | 17 | 77.3% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 510–610 | 2% |
| SAT Math | 470–640 | |
| ACT Composite | 19–25 | 44% |
How Winona State University compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Winona State University's acceptance rate?
Winona State University's acceptance rate is 68.5% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (4,220 admitted of 6,159 applicants).
Is Winona State University test optional?
Winona State University is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Winona State University?
Winona State University received 6,159 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 4,220.
What SAT score do you need for Winona State University?
Admitted students at Winona State University typically scored 510–610 on SAT Reading/Writing and 470–640 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Winona State University getting harder to get into?
Winona State University has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 63% in 2014–15 to 68.5% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.winona.edu/.