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To a Brighter Tomorrow

This year’s holiday card was created by I-Design and Art Studio student Esther Stoy ‘23 to reflect resilience in the community and WSU’s recent sustainability efforts stewarding the beauty of our region. Have a happy and healthy 2023!

This year’s holiday card was created by I-Design and Art Studio student Esther Stoy ‘23 to reflect resilience in the community and WSU’s recent sustainability efforts stewarding the beauty of our region. Have a happy and healthy 2023!
Congratulations, Class of 2022

To all our Fall 2022 graduates—congratulations! Your achievements are worthy of celebration and so much more, and we can’t wait to see what you do next. Re-live this year's Commencement ceremonies and keep the celebration going!

To all our Fall 2022 graduates—congratulations! Your achievements are worthy of celebration and so much more, and we can’t wait to see what you do next. Re-live this year's Commencement ceremonies and keep the celebration going!
Meet What's Possible

Be confident in your education. With a 98% employment rate after graduation, WSU is the #1 public university and holds the #1 student success rate in the Minnesota State system. Apply now to meet what's possible for your future.

Be confident in your education. With a 98% employment rate after graduation, WSU is the #1 public university and holds the #1 student success rate in the Minnesota State system. Apply now to meet what's possible for your future.

Get the Latest COVID-19 Info

Get the Latest COVID-19 Info

Keep our community safe by self-reporting a COVID-19 case or vaccination and learning more about Winona State’s response to the spread of COVID-19.

Afford Your College Education

Afford Your College Education

Out-of-state students receive the Resident Tuition Scholarship when admitted, so all Winona State students pay about the same in tuition. Learn more about your financial aid options.

Best in the Midwest

Best in the Midwest

For the 18th year in a row, WSU has been ranked among the Best in the Midwest by The Princeton Review. Check out what our students have to say about why they love WSU.

WSU Tops U.S. News Best Colleges Lists

For the first time, Winona State University is listed among the Top 40 in the Midwest regional rankings, according to the U.S. News and World Report’s 2023 ranking, making WSU the first Minnesota State school to make the cut.

WSU Alumni Reopen School for Local Kids

Winona State alumni Megan Lentner ‘06, Tony Reisdorfer ‘16, and Anna Sieve ‘17 worked together to reopen a local elementary school for kids in the rural Rollingstone area and are making a difference with their degrees.

Warriors Get Superior Hands-On Education

WSU Exercise Science students step into the territory of elite athletic training and get superior hands-on education in the strength and conditioning field by interning with the Minnesota Twins baseball team.

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Celebrate Diversity

Celebrate Diversity

We're committed to building an equitable and inclusive community that celebrates diversity among all Warriors. Check out how we support students and foster their success.

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The oldest member of the colleges and universities of Minnesota State

The oldest member of the colleges and universities of Minnesota State