Overview
Student Population
| Location | Mitchell, South Dakota |
| Online | dwu.edu |
| School Type | Private 4 Year |
| Setting | Remote Town |
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist |
| Size | Small |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
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Located in Mitchell, South Dakota, Dakota Wesleyan University is a small four year private college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. The school has a religious affiliation with the United Methodist faith. In the most recent statistical year 639 prospective students applied, and 470 were granted admission. Of those admitted 170 enrolled in the school. 722 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 302 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2018/2019, excluding room and board, is $26,700 plus fees of $940. Dakota Wesleyan University is ranked 874 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2020 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Dakota Wesleyan University is rated within the lower 36% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 4 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for Dakota Wesleyan University within the 2020 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#874 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#534 in Best Private Colleges in the U.S.
#9 in Best Colleges in South Dakota
#4 in Best Private Colleges in South Dakota
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 900/1060 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.22 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | Apr 30, 2021 |
| Applicant Competition | Low |
Annual Cost to Attend
Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $940 |
| Room and Board | $7,350 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $1,850 |
| Total One Year Cost | $37,840 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 37% |
| Business | 13% |
| Education | 9% |
| Biology | 7% |
| Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219091 IPEDS survey data for Dakota Wesleyan University.
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