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Dakota Wesleyan University

Dakota Wesleyan University is a small, private institution located in Mitchell, sd. Founded in 1885, Dakota Wesleyan University offers undergraduate degrees in 58 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Private
athletics N/A
undergraduates 632 undergraduates
cost $31,890 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Dakota Wesleyan University? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 74.8%
SAT score average 1050
ACT score average 22
Average high school GPA 3.36
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
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27
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Dakota Wesleyan University is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Education and Teaching
Business and Management
Law and Legal Studies
Social Sciences and Psychology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Educational Administration and Supervision
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Psychology, General

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $31,890
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,450
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $1,850
Cost of attendance* $42,690
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $42,690 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $31,890
Additional expenses
Room & board $7,450
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $1,850
Cost of attendance* $42,690
Average financial aid package N/A
Average net price $42,690 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Dakota Wesleyan University has a total undergraduate enrollment of 632, with gender binary students split 50% male and 50% female.

Total enrollment

800

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
71%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
7%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
2%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
NA
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
14%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Dakota Wesleyan University, students love their Future Teachers Organization. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 1200 W University Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301-4398
phone 605-995-2600
address www.dwu.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Future teachers organization

Student nurses association

Multi-culture club

Human services club

Student ministry council

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Dakota Wesleyan University to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Dakota Wesleyan University?

Dakota Wesleyan University is located in Mitchell, sd.

What is the acceptance rate at Dakota Wesleyan University? 

The acceptance rate for Dakota Wesleyan University is 75%.

What’s the average GPA for Dakota Wesleyan University?

The average high school GPA for Dakota Wesleyan University students was 3.36.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Dakota Wesleyan University?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Dakota Wesleyan University including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $170,760.

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