Winona State University

Winona State University is a public, four-year institution located in Winona, Minnesota, a distant town situated along the Mississippi River in southeastern Minnesota. The university enrolls 7,029 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 56.50 out of 100. Its completion rate is 61% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 78% (IPEDS 2023).

Winona State University offers a range of health and nursing programs, including Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse at both the associate and bachelor's levels, Adult Health Nurse/Nursing (bachelor's), Nursing Administration (bachelor's), Healthcare Innovation (bachelor's), Health/Health Care Administration/Management (associate), and Athletic Training/Trainer (bachelor's), positioning it as a significant regional provider of nursing and health professional education.

Located in Winona along the scenic Mississippi River bluffs, the university serves students from southeastern Minnesota and western Wisconsin. Its strong nursing and health programs align with regional and statewide healthcare workforce demands across Minnesota's rural and small-city communities.