Overview

Program Details

Do you dream of becoming a poet, scriptwriter, or novelist?

The Applied and Professional Writing program from Winona State University prepare students for a wide range of writing-oriented professions after graduation, from literary writing and editing to journalism to technical writing.

Our writing faculty are scholars and working authors who have published novels, poems, plays, and creative non-fiction with national and regional publishers and journals.

The writing faculty pride themselves on mentoring young writers into the world of writing, publishing, and the literary arts.

Programme Structure

Courses

Writing
Liberal Arts
History
Journalism
Technical Writing

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-08-24 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-01 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2027-01-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-10-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

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IELTS

5.5

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Credits

120 SCH

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Winona, United States

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

GPA

English requirements

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IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

If you’re a student with a cumulative high school GPA of 3.0 or higher on a 4.0 scale, you’ll be guaranteed admission to Winona State University.
Online application & fee
High school transcripts
Unofficial transcripts can be used for admission decisions. However, original or certified true copies with English translations must be presented before the start of your first semester.
English proficiency

Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

17868 USD / year

≈ 17868 USD / year
Out-of-State

16102 USD / year

≈ 16102 USD / year
Domestic

Applies to you

In-State

8932 USD / year

≈ 8932 USD / year

Additional Details

North Dakota Resident: $4,914.75

South Dakota Resident: $5,616.14

Local: $4,466.34

National: $8,051.24

Living costs

Winona

United States

900 - 1400 USD / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for Applied and Professional Writing.

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Overview

Program Details

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic

Additional Details

Living costs

Winona

Funding

Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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