Despite a high sticker price, this school is affordable for many families due to generous need-based aid. Strong support for lower-income students.
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What You'll Pay at Winona State University
Select your family income to see your estimated cost
The Cost Formula
Tuition
$17K
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Room
$10K
+
Books
$900
=
Sticker Price
$23,683
$17K+$10K+$900=$23,683
Your Family Income
Sticker
$23,683
−
Your Aid
$9,869
=
Net Price
$13,814
All Income Levels
Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
Winona State University Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Summary
Cost Category
Amount
Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price)
$23,683
Tuition and Fees
$17,308
Room and Board
$9,654
Books and Supplies
$900
Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships)
-$6,180
Average Net Price (What Families Pay)
$17,503
Winona State University Net Price by Family Income Level
Family Income
Net Price
$0–30k
$10,224
$30–48k
$11,792
$48–75k
$13,814
$75–110k
$17,871
$110k+
$21,307
Understanding Your Aid Package
Winona State University has a sticker price of $23,683 per year, but most students pay significantly less after financial aid. The actual cost depends heavily on your family's income level.
Key Facts
Sticker price: $23,683/year
Average aid: $6,180 in grants & scholarships
$48–75K families pay: ~$13,814/year
Low-income families: Pay ~$10,224/year
24% of students receive Pell Grants
Financial Aid Profile
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24%
Pell Grant Recipients
Lower-income students receiving federal aid
🎓
21%
First-Generation Students
Parents without bachelor's degree
Get personalized cost estimates and assess whether borrowing makes sense.
How much students borrow and whether debt is manageable given outcomes.
Typical Debt
Median Student Debt$21,500
Range (25th–75th)$7,608 – $27,000
Median Parent PLUS Loans$19,316
Debt Manageability
0.35x
Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
Debt is well below typical first-year earnings — generally considered very manageable.
3-Year Default Rate0.0%
Return on Investment
How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Median Earnings (10yr)
$58,532
Earnings Growth
+14%
6 → 10 years post-graduation
Value Added
+$-3,045
45th percentile among peers
Earnings Range (10yr post-graduation)
$43,033
25th %ile
$77,702
75th %ile
Frequently Asked Questions about Winona State University Cost & Financial Aid
Winona State University's published tuition is $23,683 per year. However, after financial aid, the average student pays $13,814—a difference of $9,869.
Families earning under $30,000 pay an average net price of $10,224 at Winona State University. 24% of students receive Pell Grants.
Winona State University offers merit-based scholarships for academic achievement, in addition to need-based financial aid. Contact the financial aid office for specific scholarship opportunities.
The median debt for Winona graduates is $21,500, resulting in estimated monthly payments of $228 over 10 years.
Even families earning over $110,000 pay an average net price of $21,307 at Winona—still $2,376 less than the sticker price. Most families qualify for some form of aid.
