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Winona State University Women's Softball

Welcome to the Winona State University women's softball recruiting profile. Winona State competes in NCAA Division II (D2) in the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference from Winona, Minnesota. Led by head coach Greg Jones, Winona State University pairs a 76% acceptance rate with a 56% graduation rate and a $18,289 average net price.

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Program
Roster Size
Reported 2024-25 team participation count.
24
Division
Competitive association or level for this program (for example NCAA, NAIA, or JUCO).
Division II (D2)
Conference
Athletic conference this program competes in.
Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
School
Type
Public or private institution classification.
public
Campus Setting
Campus locale: city, suburb, town, or rural.
town
Enrollment
Number of undergraduate students enrolled.
6,901
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
76%
State
Minnesota
City
Winona
Address
175 West Mark Street

Program Performance Trend

Has won an average of 72% of games over the last five seasons.

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Staff
Greg Jones
Head Softball Coach
(507) 457-5284·View profile
Ali Nowak
Assistant Softball Coach
(507) 457-2922·View profile
Ann Smolenski
Assistant Softball Coach
(507) 457-2930·View profile
Cyndy Jones
Assistant Softball Coach
(507) 457-5132·View profile
B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 84% of D2 women's softball programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
79%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree.
56%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median earnings 6 years after students entered this school.
$51,288
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median earnings 10 years after students entered this school.
$58,532
D

Affordability

This school is more affordable than 33% of D2 women's softball programs.

Tuition (In-State)
Published annual tuition for in-state students.
$8,388
Tuition (Out-of-State)
Published annual tuition for out-of-state students.
$15,120
Room & Board
Annual cost of on-campus housing and meals.
$10,020
Average Net Price
Reported average cost after grants and scholarships.
$18,289
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$20
B

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 81% of D2 women's softball programs.

Total Revenue
Reported 2024-25 annual program revenue from all sources.
$479,616
Operating Expenses
Reported 2024-25 team operating expenses, such as travel, meals, equipment, uniforms, and contest costs.
$144,947
School website Athletics Admissions Financial aid Apply Estimate your cost (507) 457-5000

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