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Dakota Wesleyan University

Acceptance Rate 74.77 %
SAT Average 1,050
Tuition & Fees $32,890
Student Population 887
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $17,013

Academic Overview

Dakota Wesleyan University is a private (not-for-profit), four-years institute located in Mitchell, South Dakota. It is a Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
Dakota Wesleyan University is affiliated with United Methodist.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $32,890 for undergraduate students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $15,300.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 887 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 74.77% and the graduation rate is 53% last year.
The salary after graduation from Dakota Wesleyan University varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $40,900. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Dakota Wesleyan's tuition & fees is $32,890. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees is $15,300.
Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Undergraduate$32,890
Graduate$15,300
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Dakota Wesleyan. The acceptance rate of Dakota Wesleyan is 74.77% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 18.58%. The average graduation rate is 53% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $17,013 and 81% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 887 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Dakota Wesleyan University is 74.77 %.
Acceptance Rate
74.77%
Graduation Rate for Dakota Wesleyan University is 53 %
Graduation Rate
53%
Retention Rate for Dakota Wesleyan University is 69 %
Retention Rate
69%
Student Population for Dakota Wesleyan University is 887
Student Population
887
Student to Faculty Ratio for Dakota Wesleyan University is 12 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $17,013 at Dakota Wesleyan University.
Financial Aid Amount
$17,013

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address1200 W University Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301-4398
Phone605-995-2600
WEBwww.dwu.edu/
Admissionwww.dwu.edu/admissions
Online Applicationwww.dwu.edu/apply
Financial Aidwww.dwu.edu/admissions/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.dwu.edu/admissions/financial-aid/net-price-calculator
Athleticwww.dwu.edu/about-dwu/why-dwu/graduation-rates-right-to-know
Disability Servicewww.dwu.edu/student-life/campus-accessibility-disability-services

Offered Degrees

Dakota Wesleyan offers 68 major programs through online and on-site education where 4 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Associate's40
Bachelor's531
Master's72
Post-Bachelor's Certificate30
Post-Master's Certificate11

Special Learning Opportunities

Dakota Wesleyan University offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has teacher certification and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCNo
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
Study Abroad
Campus Housing
(Dormitory Capacity:520)
Board/Meal Plan
(Typical Annual Charge: $4,300)

Veterans Benefits

Dakota Wesleyan University has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges