Winona State University

Requirements

Admission Requirements

Admission interview - Neither required/recommended

Campus visit - Recommended

Off-campus interviews - N/A

Open admission policy - No

College uses SAT or ACT scores in admissions decisions for first-time, first-year applicants - Yes

Required standardized tests - Either SAT or ACT

ACT with Writing Test - ACT with or without writing test accepted

SAT/ACT scores must be received by - March 1

SAT Subject Test scores must be received by - March 1

SAT essay used in admissions - N/A

ACT essay used in admissions - N/A

Applicants' test scores used for placement - Yes

Applicants' test scores used for counseling - Yes

High school completion requirements - High school diploma is required and GED is accepted

General college-preparatory program - Require

Special requirements for admission to specific programs - N/A

Special programs/policies for students with academic deficiencies or economic disadvantages - N/A

Early admission of high school students - Yes

Academic Factors Considered

Rigor of secondary school record - Very Important

Class rank - Very Important

GPA - Considered

Standardized test scores - Very Important

Application essay - Not Considered

Recommendations - Considered

SAT subject tests - Required

Required/Recommended SAT subject tests - N/A

Nonacademic Factors Considered

Interview - Not Considered

Extracurricular activities - Not Considered

Talent/ability - Not Considered

Character/personal qualities - Not Considered

First-generation college student - Not Considered

Alumni/alumnae relations - Not Considered

Geographical residence - Not Considered

State residency - Not Considered

Religious affiliation/commitment - Not Considered

Race/ethnicity - Not Considered

Volunteer work - Not Considered

Work experience - Not Considered

Applicant's interest level - Not Considered

Required High School Course Work

English units - 4

Foreign Language units - 2

History units - 1

Math units - 3

Science units - 3

Science lab units - 3

Social studies units - 2

Academic electives - 1

Total units required - 16

Recommended High School Course Work

English units - N/A

Foreign language units - N/A

History units - N/A

Math units - N/A

Science units - N/A

Science lab units - N/A

Social Studies units - N/A

Academic electives - N/A

Total units recommended - N/A

AP & IB Use

AP tests may be used for - Placement only

AP scores accepted - 4, 5

IB exams may be used for - Placement only