Is Winona State University a Catholic college?

No. Winona State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center.

Where is Mass celebrated at Winona State University?

Mass is listed at St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, and Basilica of St. Stanislaus. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

College · Catholic life on campus

Winona State University

LocationWinona, MN
Type and sizePublic · 4-year · 6,058 students

Official website

Winona State University is not a Catholic college. This rating measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes.

The St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center at 475 Huff Street, across from Kryzsko Commons, is the Catholic campus ministry for Winona State University and is listed in the university's student organization directory. The ministry's own pages list a Thursday Mass and Thursday confession at the Center during the school year, with Sunday Mass and other weekday Masses at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart and nearby parish churches. The ministry lists a FOCUS team, Bible studies, retreats, and OCIA.

Mass, confession, and adoration

Confirm with the parish

Mass 15

Thursday6:30 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center · Only while school is in session.
Tuesday, Wednesday12:10 PMCathedral of the Sacred Heart
Friday7:00 AMCathedral of the Sacred Heart
Saturday8:00 AMCathedral of the Sacred Heart
Saturday5:00 PMCathedral of the Sacred Heart · Saturday vigil.
Sunday10:00 AMCathedral of the Sacred Heart

Show 9 more mass times

Tuesday–Friday11:00 AMBasilica of St. Stanislaus
Saturday4:00 PMBasilica of St. Stanislaus · Saturday vigil.
Sunday8:00 AMBasilica of St. Stanislaus
Sunday10:00 AMBasilica of St. Stanislaus
Tuesday, Thursday8:30 AMSt. Mary's Parish
Wednesday8:30 AMSt. Mary's Parish · During summer.
Saturday4:30 PMSt. Mary's Parish · Saturday vigil.
Sunday8:30 AMSt. Mary's Parish
Sunday10:30 AMSt. Mary's Parish

Confession 4

Thursday5:30 PMSt. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center · Before Mass. Until 6:30 PM; before Mass.
Tuesday, Thursday11:30 AMCathedral of the Sacred Heart · Until 12:00 PM.
Saturday8:30 AMCathedral of the Sacred Heart · Until 9:30 AM.
Saturday3:15 PMBasilica of St. Stanislaus · Until 3:45 PM.

Adoration 2

Monday–Wednesday8:30 AMNot named on the ministry's page · Until 9:30 AM.
Thursday8:30 AMNot named on the ministry's page · Until 6:30 PM.

Times come only from official parish, chaplaincy, or school pages, and can change with the season. Last verified Oct. 12, 2026.

Sources for these times (3)

Holy Mass | St Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerwarriorcatholic.org/sacraments/holy-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Thursday: 6:30 PM at St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center*”
Mass is listed at the Newman Center on Thursdays at 6:30 PM.
“Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Daily: Tuesday: 12:10 PM Wednesday: 12:10 PM Friday: 7:00 AM Saturday: 8:00 AM Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday Mass: 10:00 AM”
The ministry's city-wide Mass schedule lists these times at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
“Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Daily: Tuesday: 12:10 PM Wednesday: 12:10 PM Friday: 7:00 AM Saturday: 8:00 AM Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday Mass: 10:00 AM”
The ministry's city-wide Mass schedule lists these times at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
“Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Daily: Tuesday: 12:10 PM Wednesday: 12:10 PM Friday: 7:00 AM Saturday: 8:00 AM Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday Mass: 10:00 AM”
The ministry's city-wide Mass schedule lists these times at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
“Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Daily: Tuesday: 12:10 PM Wednesday: 12:10 PM Friday: 7:00 AM Saturday: 8:00 AM Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday Mass: 10:00 AM”
The ministry's city-wide Mass schedule lists these times at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
“Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Daily: Tuesday: 12:10 PM Wednesday: 12:10 PM Friday: 7:00 AM Saturday: 8:00 AM Saturday Vigil: 5:00 PM Sunday Mass: 10:00 AM”
The ministry's city-wide Mass schedule lists these times at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
“Basilica of St. Stanislaus Daily: Tuesday: 11:00 AM Wednesday: 11:00 AM Thursday: 11:00 AM Friday: 11:00 AM”
The ministry's city-wide Mass schedule lists weekday Masses at the Basilica of St. Stanislaus at 11:00 AM.
“Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM Sunday Mass: 8:00 AM 10:00 AM”
The ministry's city-wide Mass schedule lists the Basilica of St. Stanislaus Saturday vigil and Sunday Masses.
“Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM Sunday Mass: 8:00 AM 10:00 AM”
The ministry's city-wide Mass schedule lists the Basilica of St. Stanislaus Saturday vigil and Sunday Masses.
“Saturday Vigil: 4:00 PM Sunday Mass: 8:00 AM 10:00 AM”
The ministry's city-wide Mass schedule lists the Basilica of St. Stanislaus Saturday vigil and Sunday Masses.
“St. Mary's Parish Daily: Tuesday: 8:30 AM Wednesday: 8:30 AM (During Summer) Thursday: 8:30 AM Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM Sunday Mass: 8:30 AM 10:30 AM”
The ministry's city-wide Mass schedule lists these times at St. Mary's Parish.
“St. Mary's Parish Daily: Tuesday: 8:30 AM Wednesday: 8:30 AM (During Summer) Thursday: 8:30 AM Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM Sunday Mass: 8:30 AM 10:30 AM”
The ministry's city-wide Mass schedule lists these times at St. Mary's Parish.
“St. Mary's Parish Daily: Tuesday: 8:30 AM Wednesday: 8:30 AM (During Summer) Thursday: 8:30 AM Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM Sunday Mass: 8:30 AM 10:30 AM”
The ministry's city-wide Mass schedule lists these times at St. Mary's Parish.
“St. Mary's Parish Daily: Tuesday: 8:30 AM Wednesday: 8:30 AM (During Summer) Thursday: 8:30 AM Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM Sunday Mass: 8:30 AM 10:30 AM”
The ministry's city-wide Mass schedule lists these times at St. Mary's Parish.
“St. Mary's Parish Daily: Tuesday: 8:30 AM Wednesday: 8:30 AM (During Summer) Thursday: 8:30 AM Saturday Vigil: 4:30 PM Sunday Mass: 8:30 AM 10:30 AM”
The ministry's city-wide Mass schedule lists these times at St. Mary's Parish.
Confession | St Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerwarriorcatholic.org/sacraments/confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Before Mass: Thursday: 5:30-6:30 PM at Newman”
Confession is scheduled at the Newman Center on Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, before Mass.
“Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Tuesday & Thursday: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 - 9:30 AM Basilica of St. Stanislaus Saturday: 3:15 - 3:45 PM”
The ministry's city-wide confession schedule lists these times at the Cathedral and the Basilica.
“Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Tuesday & Thursday: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 - 9:30 AM Basilica of St. Stanislaus Saturday: 3:15 - 3:45 PM”
The ministry's city-wide confession schedule lists these times at the Cathedral and the Basilica.
“Cathedral of the Sacred Heart Tuesday & Thursday: 11:30 AM - 12:00 PM Saturday: 8:30 - 9:30 AM Basilica of St. Stanislaus Saturday: 3:15 - 3:45 PM”
The ministry's city-wide confession schedule lists these times at the Cathedral and the Basilica.
Prayer | St Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerwarriorcatholic.org/sacraments/prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Monday: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Thursday: 8:30 AM-6:30 PM”
The ministry lists Eucharistic adoration times Monday through Thursday. The page does not name the room.
“Monday: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Tuesday: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Wednesday: 8:30 AM - 9:30 AM Thursday: 8:30 AM-6:30 PM”
The ministry lists Eucharistic adoration times Monday through Thursday. The page does not name the room.

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Catholic churches nearby

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Cathedral of the Sacred Heart — 0.3 mi
St. Casmirs — 0.7 mi
Church of Saint John Nepomucene — 1.0 mi · 558 East Broadway Street, Winona
Basilica of Saint Stanislaus Kostka — 1.1 mi · 625 East 4th Street, Winona
Catholic church (unnamed in OpenStreetMap) — 1.3 mi
Saint Mary's Parish — 1.5 mi · 1303 West Broadway Street, Winona

Within 3 miles, as mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The map may be incomplete. Confirm with the parish or diocese.

Catholic life scorecard

Each line is one thing we looked for. A check means yes, a half means partly, a dash means no. “Not enough information” means official sources did not say.

Catholic life on campus

82 of 100 points on what we could document.

Yes:
Catholic campus ministry serving this campus (Catholic center, campus ministry, or chaplaincy)Yes
Sources (2)
1. Student Clubs & Organizations | Winona State Universitywinona.edu/student-life/clubs/student-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We are the Catholic Ministry on the WSU Campus providing students with opportunities for spiritual growth through adoration, Mass, Sacraments, small faith-sharing groups, social justice and planning committees, and daily fellowship. We are located across Huff Street from Kryzsko Commons.”
  Winona State's official student club directory lists the Catholic Newman Center as the Catholic ministry on campus, located across Huff Street from Kryzsko Commons.
2. Our Staff | St Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerwarriorcatholic.org/about/meet-our-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Brian Klein Chaplain”
  Fr. Brian Klein is listed as the Newman Center's chaplain.
Yes:
Dedicated Catholic center or chapel on or next to campusYes (The university's student directory places the Newman Center across Huff Street from Kryzsko Commons; the ministry lists 475 Huff St. as its address.)
Sources (2)
1. Student Clubs & Organizations | Winona State Universitywinona.edu/student-life/clubs/student-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We are the Catholic Ministry on the WSU Campus providing students with opportunities for spiritual growth through adoration, Mass, Sacraments, small faith-sharing groups, social justice and planning committees, and daily fellowship. We are located across Huff Street from Kryzsko Commons.”
  Winona State's official student club directory lists the Catholic Newman Center as the Catholic ministry on campus, located across Huff Street from Kryzsko Commons.
2. Our Staff | St Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerwarriorcatholic.org/about/meet-our-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Email winonanewmancenter@gmail.com Call Us 507-452-2781 Find Us 475 Huff St. Winona, MN 55987”
  The Newman Center publishes its office email, phone number, and address at 475 Huff St.
Partly:
Priest chaplain assigned to campus ministryPart-time or shared priest (Fr. Brian Klein is listed as Chaplain on the ministry's staff page. The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart's staff page lists him as Parochial Vicar.)
Sources (2)
1. Our Staff | St Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerwarriorcatholic.org/about/meet-our-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Fr. Brian Klein Chaplain”
  Fr. Brian Klein is listed as the Newman Center's chaplain.
2. Our Staff | Cathedral of the Sacred Heartcathedralwinona.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Rev. Brian Klein Parochial Vicar”
  The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart lists Fr. Brian Klein as parochial vicar.
Partly:
Weekday Mass at the campus ministry1–4 weekdays (One weekday (Thursday, 6:30 PM) at the Newman Center, only while school is in session.)
Sources (1)
1. Holy Mass | St Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerwarriorcatholic.org/sacraments/holy-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Thursday: 6:30 PM at St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center*”
  Mass is listed at the Newman Center on Thursdays at 6:30 PM.
  “Mass at the Newman Center is only while school is in session.”
  Newman Center Mass is offered only during the school year.
Partly:
Sunday Mass at the campus ministry or a campus chapelOne weekend Mass (The ministry's own Mass page lists one Sunday Mass, at 10:00 AM at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, where its chaplain serves.)
Sources (1)
1. Holy Mass | St Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerwarriorcatholic.org/sacraments/holy-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass: 10:00 AM at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart”
  The ministry lists its Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
Yes:
Scheduled confession at the campus ministryWeekly or more often (Scheduled Thursday confession 5:30 to 6:30 PM at the Newman Center, before Mass.)
Sources (1)
1. Confession | St Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerwarriorcatholic.org/sacraments/confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Before Mass: Thursday: 5:30-6:30 PM at Newman”
  Confession is scheduled at the Newman Center on Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, before Mass.
Yes:
Catholic student groups and missionary outreach (e.g., FOCUS, Saint Paul's Outreach, Knights of Columbus, Bible studies)Two or more (Counted: the FOCUS campus team and the Catholic Newman Center student organization in the university's directory.)
Sources (2)
1. Our Staff | St Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerwarriorcatholic.org/about/meet-our-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Daniel McKearn FOCUS Team Director”
  The Newman Center lists a FOCUS team with a director and missionaries.
2. Student Clubs & Organizations | Winona State Universitywinona.edu/student-life/clubs/student-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We are the Catholic Ministry on the WSU Campus providing students with opportunities for spiritual growth through adoration, Mass, Sacraments, small faith-sharing groups, social justice and planning committees, and daily fellowship. We are located across Huff Street from Kryzsko Commons.”
  Winona State's official student club directory lists the Catholic Newman Center as the Catholic ministry on campus, located across Huff Street from Kryzsko Commons.
Yes:
Formation programs (retreats, OCIA/RCIA, service, small groups)Two or more kinds (Kinds listed: Bible studies (small groups), retreats, OCIA (formation for adults), and mission trips or pilgrimages.)
Sources (2)
1. Student Life | St Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerwarriorcatholic.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Join weekly discussions to explore Sacred Scripture and grow spiritually with peers.”
  The ministry offers weekly Bible studies.
  “Find spiritual renewal and deepen your faith with reflective, immersive experiences.”
  The ministry lists retreats as a student opportunity.
  “Go outside of yourself and participate in transformative experiences that challenge the way you think about the world.”
  The ministry lists mission trips and pilgrimages.
2. OCIA | St Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerwarriorcatholic.org/sacraments/ocia · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “When: Tuesday at 7:30 PM Where: St. Augustine room at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart”
  OCIA weekly meetings are listed for Tuesdays at 7:30 PM at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
Yes:
Catholic church within walking distance (computed from OpenStreetMap)Within 1 mile of campusComputed from OpenStreetMap church locations.
Partly:
Published weekly schedule of Mass, confession, and adoration20 to 29 times a week (29 weekly times documented: 20 Mass, 5 confession, 4 adoration.)Computed from the verified Mass, confession, and adoration times listed on this page (each day a time is offered counts once).

Grades come from the documented indicators under the published rubric. “Not enough information” does not mean the school lacks it.

Strengths

The Newman Center is listed as the Catholic ministry on campus, across Huff Street from Kryzsko Commons, with a chapel and building hours from 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
Sources (2)
1. Student Clubs & Organizations | Winona State Universitywinona.edu/student-life/clubs/student-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “We are the Catholic Ministry on the WSU Campus providing students with opportunities for spiritual growth through adoration, Mass, Sacraments, small faith-sharing groups, social justice and planning committees, and daily fellowship. We are located across Huff Street from Kryzsko Commons.”
  Winona State's official student club directory lists the Catholic Newman Center as the Catholic ministry on campus, located across Huff Street from Kryzsko Commons.
2. Prayer | St Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerwarriorcatholic.org/sacraments/prayer · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Our building is open for prayer, fellowship, and study during the following hours: All Week 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM”
  The ministry's building is open for prayer, fellowship, and study, 6:00 AM to 11:00 PM.
A Thursday Mass and Thursday confession are listed at the Newman Center during the school year.
Sources (2)
1. Holy Mass | St Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerwarriorcatholic.org/sacraments/holy-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Thursday: 6:30 PM at St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center*”
  Mass is listed at the Newman Center on Thursdays at 6:30 PM.
2. Confession | St Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerwarriorcatholic.org/sacraments/confession · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Before Mass: Thursday: 5:30-6:30 PM at Newman”
  Confession is scheduled at the Newman Center on Thursdays from 5:30 to 6:30 PM, before Mass.
The ministry lists a FOCUS team, Bible studies, retreats, mission trips, and OCIA.
Sources (3)
1. Our Staff | St Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerwarriorcatholic.org/about/meet-our-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Daniel McKearn FOCUS Team Director”
  The Newman Center lists a FOCUS team with a director and missionaries.
2. Student Life | St Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerwarriorcatholic.org/student-life · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Join weekly discussions to explore Sacred Scripture and grow spiritually with peers.”
  The ministry offers weekly Bible studies.
  “Find spiritual renewal and deepen your faith with reflective, immersive experiences.”
  The ministry lists retreats as a student opportunity.
  “Go outside of yourself and participate in transformative experiences that challenge the way you think about the world.”
  The ministry lists mission trips and pilgrimages.
3. OCIA | St Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerwarriorcatholic.org/sacraments/ocia · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “When: Tuesday at 7:30 PM Where: St. Augustine room at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart”
  OCIA weekly meetings are listed for Tuesdays at 7:30 PM at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.

Concerns

The ministry lists Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
Sources (1)
1. Holy Mass | St Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerwarriorcatholic.org/sacraments/holy-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Sunday Mass: 10:00 AM at Cathedral of the Sacred Heart”
  The ministry lists its Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
Weekday Mass at the Newman Center is listed for Thursdays only, and only while school is in session.
Sources (1)
1. Holy Mass | St Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerwarriorcatholic.org/sacraments/holy-mass · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Thursday: 6:30 PM at St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center*”
  Mass is listed at the Newman Center on Thursdays at 6:30 PM.
  “Mass at the Newman Center is only while school is in session.”
  Newman Center Mass is offered only during the school year.
The chaplain is also listed as parochial vicar of the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
Sources (1)
1. Our Staff | Cathedral of the Sacred Heartcathedralwinona.org/staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
  “Rev. Brian Klein Parochial Vicar”
  The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart lists Fr. Brian Klein as parochial vicar.

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The Catholic center

St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center

Address: 475 Huff St., Winona, MN 55987
Location: On campus
Facilities: chapel, study space

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Source: warriorcatholic.org, verified Oct. 12, 2026, winona.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026, winona.edu, verified Oct. 12, 2026

Catholic clubs and student life

11 groups and regular activities · 2 on campus, 1 off campus, 8 location not published

Faith formation 3

OCIA (Becoming Catholic)Off campus
Tuesdays at 7:30 PM
Weekly meetings for adults learning about the Catholic faith, held at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
warriorcatholic.org, warriorcatholic.org
Bible studies
Weekly
Weekly discussions of Sacred Scripture.
warriorcatholic.org
Discipleship
Small-group formation in following Christ as a disciple on mission.
warriorcatholic.org

Clubs and groups 2

Catholic Newman Center student organizationOn campus
A student organization in the university's directory, described as the Catholic ministry on the Winona State campus.
winona.edu
FOCUS campus team
The Newman Center lists a FOCUS team with a director and missionaries. The center says its first FOCUS missionary team arrived in 2011.
warriorcatholic.org, warriorcatholic.org

Social life 2

Newman NightOn campus
Thursdays
Weekly community night at the Newman Center. The event listing for the November 20, 2025 edition begins with Mass at 6:30 PM.
warriorcatholic.org, winona.edu, winona.edu
Community events
Fellowship and community-service events listed by the ministry.
warriorcatholic.org

Liturgy and prayer 1

Eucharistic adoration
Mon-Thu
Adoration times are listed Monday through Thursday.
warriorcatholic.org

Other 1

Leadership opportunities
Student roles to lead initiatives for the Newman Center's mission.
warriorcatholic.org

Retreats 1

Retreats
Reflective, immersive retreat experiences.
warriorcatholic.org

Service 1

Mission trips and pilgrimages
Off-campus or pilgrimage experiences listed by the ministry.
warriorcatholic.org

Everything listed is published by the school, its campus ministry, or the parish. Ask the campus minister what’s happening this semester.

Catholic campus ministry

St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center

Sources (4)

Home | St Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerwarriorcatholic.org · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center is a vibrant Catholic community dedicated to fostering a personal, intimate relationship with Jesus Christ for every student.”
The St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center describes itself as a Catholic community for students.
Student Clubs & Organizations | Winona State Universitywinona.edu/student-life/clubs/student-clubs · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“We are the Catholic Ministry on the WSU Campus providing students with opportunities for spiritual growth through adoration, Mass, Sacraments, small faith-sharing groups, social justice and planning committees, and daily fellowship. We are located across Huff Street from Kryzsko Commons.”
Winona State's official student club directory lists the Catholic Newman Center as the Catholic ministry on campus, located across Huff Street from Kryzsko Commons.
“We are the Catholic Ministry on the WSU Campus providing students with opportunities for spiritual growth through adoration, Mass, Sacraments, small faith-sharing groups, social justice and planning committees, and daily fellowship. We are located across Huff Street from Kryzsko Commons.”
Winona State's official student club directory lists the Catholic Newman Center as the Catholic ministry on campus, located across Huff Street from Kryzsko Commons.
Our Staff | St Thomas Aquinas Newman Centerwarriorcatholic.org/about/meet-our-staff · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“Email winonanewmancenter@gmail.com Call Us 507-452-2781 Find Us 475 Huff St. Winona, MN 55987”
The Newman Center publishes its office email, phone number, and address at 475 Huff St.
Newman Night | Winona State Universitywinona.edu/about/event/newman-night · verified Oct. 12, 2026
“475 Huff Street Winona, MN 55987”
Winona State's event listing gives the venue, St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, as 475 Huff Street.

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Academic Excellence

67 of 100

From federal data, on fixed published scales.

Each measure counts for the share shown.

Graduation rate 35% of score57%
First-year retention 20% of score79%
Entering students' test scores 15% of scoreNot reported
Student-to-faculty ratio 15% of score14 to 1
Instructional spending per student 15% of score$11,017

Bars show points on each measure’s scale. How Academic Excellence is computed.

Source: College Scorecard (College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026))

Campus facts

Sports	NCAA Division II · Northern Sun Intercollegiate Conference
Setting	Town
ROTC	Army
Study abroad	Offered
Students per faculty member	14 to 1

Federal data (IPEDS). None of this changes the faith grades.

Cost and value

Federal data, shown separately. Cost, debt, and earnings are never part of any grade.

Value and outcomes
Undergraduate students Fall enrollment (IPEDS)	5,267
Total students	6,058
Average net price (per year) After grants and scholarships, for students receiving federal aid	$17,503
Cost of attendance (per year)	$23,683
Median federal debt at graduation	$21,500
Graduation rate First-time, full-time students finishing within 150% of normal time	57%
First-year retention	79%
Median earnings 10 years after entry	$58,532
Admission rate	75%
Students receiving Pell grants	24%

Value index: 61 / 100 (how it’s computed)

Sources: College Scorecard · IPEDS College Navigator · Net price calculator
College Scorecard, most recent cohorts (data release 06/10/2026); IPEDS 2024-25 directory and institutional characteristics; fall 2023 enrollment.

Local Church

Diocese of Winona-Rochester

The Most Reverend Robert Barron, Bishop of Winona-Rochester

Formal address: “Your Excellency”

Source: usccb.org, verified Oct. 7, 2026.

Diocese determined from the county, using the diocese’s county list (Wikipedia). Confirm with the diocese.

About this school’s data

IPEDS unit ID 175272
Carnegie classification: Master's university (medium programs)
Accreditation: Higher Learning Commission (U.S. Department of Education DAPIP)
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Is Winona State University a Catholic college?: No. Winona State University is not a Catholic college. Catholic School Compass rates the Catholic life on its campus instead. Catholic students are served by St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center.
What is Winona State University’s Catholic Life Score?: 78 out of 100 (grade B). It measures Catholic life on campus: campus ministry, priests, Mass and confession, student groups, and nearby parishes, together with academics.
Where is Mass celebrated at Winona State University?: Mass is listed at St. Thomas Aquinas Newman Center, Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, and Basilica of St. Stanislaus. Days and times are on this page; please confirm with the parish or campus ministry before you go.

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