by our College Data Analytics TeamIt is important to understand all of the costs associated with going to college so you can plan accordingly at Winona State University.
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This school prices housing and dining separately. The on-campus housing cost for a typical student was $6,280 in 2026, and the cost of a typical dining plan was $3,740. All in all, a typical student living on campus at Winona State University budgeted around $15,794 in 2026 once room, board, books and other living expenses are included.
The following table outlines average expected costs for both on-campus and off-campus housing, meals and other expenses at Winona State University.
| Expense | On Campus | Off Campus |
|---|---|---|
| Room and Board | $12,254 | $12,254 |
| — Housing | $6,280 | |
| — Meals | $3,740 | |
| Other Living Expenses | $2,640 | $2,640 |
| Books and Supplies | $900 | $900 |
| Total | $15,794 | $15,794 |
Housing and dining costs rarely hold still from one year to the next. Looking at the trend gives you a realistic picture of what you will actually spend by graduation.
Carried across a typical four-year degree, room, board and other living costs add up to about $64,365 in housing, food and other expenses.
This is how on-campus room and board has tracked over the last few years, plus a forward projection, at Winona State University.
| Year | Room & Board |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $11,910 |
| Two Years Ago | $12,294 |
| One Year Ago | $12,564 |
| Most Recent Year (2026) | $12,254 |
| One Year From Now * | $12,371 |
| Two Years From Now * | $12,491 |
| Three Years From Now * | $12,611 |
| Four Years From Now * | $12,732 |
* estimated
Most recently, on-campus costs increased an average of 1.0% per year. If current trends continue, incoming first-year students would pay about $15,911 for room, board and essentials in year one.
Projected forward, the last year of a four-year degree runs about $16,272 for a bachelor’s degree, while a two-year (associate) student would pay around $16,031 in the final year of a two-year (associate) degree.
Over a four-year stay, the projected room, board and living-cost total is about $64,365 for a bachelor’s, while two years would run about $31,942 over a two-year associate program.
Most schools raise housing and dining costs gradually each year, so today’s figure is unlikely to be what you pay all four years.
Meal plan structures vary widely. At this school, the maximum meal plan covers a fixed number of meals per week, shown in the table below. For details on living on campus, including capacity, see the table below.
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| On-Campus Room Capacity (Per Occupant) | 1,911 |
| Meals Per Week Included in Max Meal Plan | 14 |
| Offers On-Campus Housing | Yes |
| Offers a Meal Plan | Yes |