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Winona State University Men's Football

The Winona State University men's football program competes in NCAA Division II (D2) as a member of the Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference, based in Winona, Minnesota. The program is better funded than 53% of D2 men's football programs, earning a C for resources. Academically, graduates outperform those at 69% of D2 men's football programs, and the school is more affordable than 49% of them.

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Program
Roster Size
Number of athletes on the team roster.
122
Division
NCAA/NAIA competitive tier for this program.
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.
4,442
Acceptance Rate
Percentage of applicants offered admission.
69%
State
Minnesota
City
Winona
Address
175 West Mark Street
Staff
Nick Miller
Asst. Football Coach Offensive Coordinator/quarterbacks
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Nixon Heggie
Asst. Football Coach Special Teams Coordinator/linebackers
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Spencer Erickson
Asst. Football Coach Defensive Coordinator
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Dean O'Brien
Asst. Football Coach Tight Ends/fullbacks
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Deven Dettloff
Asst. Football Coach Running Backs
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Lorenzo Mitchell
Asst. Football Coach Wide Receivers
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Nick Holeton
Asst. Football Coach Offensive Line
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Ryan Tuley
Asst. Football Coach Defensive Line
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C

Program Resources

This program is better funded than 53% of D2 men's football programs.

Total Revenue
Total annual program revenue from all sources.
$1,650,246
Operating Budget
Annual program spending on operations, travel, and staff.
$227,510
Head Coach Compensation
Total annual head coach compensation.
$197,737
Recruiting Expenses
Annual program spending on recruiting activities.
$19,584
Avg. Athletic Aid per Athlete
Average athletic scholarship per roster spot.
$4,687
B

Academic Outcomes

Graduates from this school outperform 69% of D2 men's football programs academically.

Retention Rate
Percentage of first-year students who return for year two.
78%
Graduation Rate
Percentage of students who complete their degree on time.
65%
Median Earnings (6yr)
Median graduate earnings 6 years after enrollment.
$51,288
Median Earnings (10yr)
Median graduate earnings 10 years after enrollment.
$58,532
C

Cost of Attendance

This school is more affordable than 49% of D2 men's football 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.
$9,924
Average Net Price
Average cost after grants and scholarships.
$18,148
Application Fee
One-time undergraduate application fee.
$20
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