Winona State University Demographics & Diversity Overview

17%
Minority Students
68%
Female Students
3%
International
17
States Represented

Race & Ethnicity

Winona State University has a diverse student body with 17% students of color and 3% international students, creating a rich multicultural learning environment that celebrates students from all racial and ethnic backgrounds.

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White
82.7%(4,928)
Hispanic
4.4%(263)
African American
3.5%(206)
Asian
3.6%(217)
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.3%(16)
Pacific Islander
0.1%(3)
Two or More Races
3.6%(216)
Unknown
1.8%(108)

Diversity Highlights

Students of Color17%
Total Enrollment7,029
International Students3%

Cultural Engagement

Winona State University offers numerous cultural organizations, diversity programs, and multicultural events that celebrate the rich backgrounds of our student community.

Gender Distribution

Winona State University has a gender distribution of 68% female students and 32% male students.

Overall Gender Distribution

Men
32.0%(1,954)
Women
67.8%(4,134)
Other
0.2%(10.5)

Gender Statistics

Men1,954

28% of total enrollment

Women4,134

59% of total enrollment

Other10.5

0% of total enrollment

Age Distribution

Winona State University serves a diverse student population across multiple age demographics. The university enrolls 64% traditional college-age students (18-21 years old) and 8% non-traditional students aged 25 and older.

Undergraduate Ages

Under 18
2.3%(121)
18-19
38.8%(2,040)
20-21
35.6%(1,876)
22-24
13.6%(714)
25+
9.7%(513)

Graduate Student Ages

20-21
1.9%(15)
22-24
22.1%(175)
25+
76.0%(601)

Age Diversity Insights

64%

Traditional Age (18-21)

8%

Non-Traditional (25+)

13%

Graduate Students

Geographic Diversity

Winona State University attracts students from across the United States and internationally, with 3% international students contributing to a globally diverse campus community. The student body includes 68% in-state residents, 29% out-of-state students, and 3% international students, creating rich cross-cultural learning opportunities.

Geographic Origin

In-State
68.2%(781)
Out-of-State
29.2%(334)
International
2.6%(30)

Regional Representation

In-State781

68% of student body

Out-of-State334

29% of student body

International30

3% of student body

States Represented

17 states are represented on campus.

Diversity Metrics

Ethnic Diversity

17%

Students of Color

Gender Balance

68%

Female Students

Global Reach

3%

International

Age Diversity

8%

Non-Traditional Age