Dakota Wesleyan University
1200 W University Ave
Mitchell SD 57301
(605) 995-2600
General Information
- Campus Setting
Town: Remote
- Type of School
Private, not-for-profit
4-year or Above
- Total Enrollment
733 (702 undergraduate)
- Programs Offered
Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
- Calendar
Semester
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
- Distance Learning Opportunities
Yes
Student Body
- Full Time / Part Time
87% / 13%
- Men / Women (Full Time)
47% / 53%
- Undergraduate / Graduate
96% / 4%
- In-State / Out-of-State
67% / 33%
Breakdown of Student Population by Ethnicity
Estimated Cost & Financial Aid
- Tuition & Fees
$19,000
- Room & Board$5,870
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid
60%
- Average Financial Aid Package$14,000
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$36,000
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Undergraduate Admissions
- Total Number of Applicants523
- Students Admitted
391
(75%)
- Students Enrolled164
(31%)
- Average High School GPA3.01
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
340-520
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
400-540
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-25
See More About Admissions »
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Biochemistry
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Biology/Biological Sciences, General
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Business, management, marketing, and related support services
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Business Administration and Management, General
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Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
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Computer and information sciences and support services
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Education
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English/Language Arts Teacher Education
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History Teacher Education
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Mathematics Teacher Education
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Music Teacher Education
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Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
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Secondary Education and Teaching
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Secondary School Administration/Principalship
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Social Studies Teacher Education
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Special Education and Teaching, General
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English language and literature/letters
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English Language and Literature, General
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Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics
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Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
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Health professions and related clinical sciences
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Athletic Training/Trainer
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Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
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History
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History, General
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Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities
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General Studies
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Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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Mathematics and statistics
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Mathematics, General
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Multi/interdisciplinary studies
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Behavioral Sciences
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Natural resources and conservation
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Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
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Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies
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Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
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Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
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Philosophy and religious studies
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Philosophy
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Psychology
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Psychology, General
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Public administration and social service professions
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Human Services, General
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Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
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Security and protective services
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Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
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Visual and performing arts
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Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
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Fine/Studio Arts, General
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Music, General
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Academic Profile of Incoming Freshman
- Total Number of Applicants523
- Students Admitted
391
(75%)
- Students Enrolled164
(31%)
- Average High School GPA3.01
- Students in top 10% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 25% of HS ClassN/A
- Students in top 50% of HS ClassN/A
- SAT Critical Reading (Middle 50%)
340-520
- SAT Critical Math (Middle 50%)
400-540
- SAT Critical Writing (Middle 50%)
N/A
- ACT Composite (Middle 50%)
18-25
Undergraduate Application Process
- Application Fee$50
- Early Decision Application Deadline--
- Regular Application Deadline08/25
- High School RankRequired
- High School RecordRequired
- Completion of College-Prep ProgramNeither required nor recommended
- Admissions Test Scores (ACT/SAT)Required
- TOEFL (Test of English as Foreign
Language)Required
Estimated Cost
- Tuition & Fees
$19,000
- Room & Board$5,870
- Books & Supplies$800
- Average Cost Per Credit HourN/A
Estimated Financial Aid
- Percentage of Students
Receiving Any Financial Aid60%
- Average Financial Aid Package$14,000
- Average Indebtedness at Graduation$36,000
- Federal Grants42%$3,873
- Pell Grants42%$2,662
- Other Federal Grants35%$1,431
- State & Local Grants14%$976
- Institutional Grants99%$8,730
- Federal Loans85%$4,154
- Non-Federal Loans25%$7,114
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