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Dakota Wesleyan University Admission Requirements

Mitchell, South Dakota

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Chances of getting into Dakota Wesleyan University

Acceptance Rate

Admitted 
76%
Admission Difficulty for Dakota Wesleyan University
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Very Easy 
Applicant Competition Very Low 
How hard is it to get into Dakota Wesleyan University and can I get accepted?

The acceptance rate at Dakota Wesleyan University is 76%.  It ranks #3 in South Dakota for lowest rate of acceptance. Dakota Wesleyan University is an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission requirements. Last year, 793 out of 1,047 applicants were admitted.

The school has very easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 70 percent on standardized admission tests. Dakota Wesleyan University typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.36. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 21% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

The Dakota Wesleyan University application fee is $0 and applications are due by Apr 30.

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Dakota Wesleyan University. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 3% of students submitted SAT scores and 60% submitted ACT scores for admission for the 2021/2022 academic year..

Dakota Wesleyan University SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 
860-1100
Applicants Submitting SAT 
3%
SAT Scores for Dakota Wesleyan University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 400
SAT Math 25th 460
SAT Composite 25th 860
SAT Scores for Dakota Wesleyan University
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 550
SAT Math 75th 550
SAT Composite 75th 1100
Average SAT Score 980

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to Dakota Wesleyan University?

Dakota Wesleyan University is a test optional school meaning applicants are not required to submit SAT scores with their application. The position on SAT scores from the school is "considered but not required".

Students who get into Dakota Wesleyan University score in the top 83 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 860-1100.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

Dakota Wesleyan University admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1100 and Above Good >86%
980 to 1100 Avg + 76%-86%
860 to 980 Avg - 62%-76%
740 to 860 Reach 47%-62%
Less than 740 Low <47%
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Dakota Wesleyan University ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 
19-25 
Applicants Submitting ACT 
60%
ACT Scores for Dakota Wesleyan University
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 17
ACT Math 25th 20
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for Dakota Wesleyan University
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
ACT Math 75th 26
ACT Composite 75th 25
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into Dakota Wesleyan University?

Dakota Wesleyan University is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "considered but not required".

Dakota Wesleyan University regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-25.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Dakota Wesleyan University admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >86%
22 to 25 Avg + 76%-86%
19 to 22 Avg - 62%-76%
16 to 19 Reach 47%-62%
Less than 16 Low <47%
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Dakota Wesleyan University GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 
3.36
Typical High School Grades 
B+

What GPA do you need to get into Dakota Wesleyan University?

Applicants require above average high school grades to get into Dakota Wesleyan University. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Dakota Wesleyan University was 3.36 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B+ students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #7 in South Dakota for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.36 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as Dakota Wesleyan University accepts 76% of all applicants.

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

High School Class Rank

75% of Dakota Wesleyan University freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.

High School Class Rank for admitted Dakota Wesleyan University students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 9%
Top 25% of class 36%
Top 50% of class 75%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Dakota Wesleyan University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 380 667 1,047
Accepted 276 517 793
Acceptance Rate 73% 78% 76%
Enrolled 77 92 169
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 28% 18% 21%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications are Due
Apr 30, 2023
Days left to Apply
30

Applicants have 30 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Apr 30, 2023.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Dakota Wesleyan University is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Dakota Wesleyan University and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Dakota Wesleyan University Application Requirements
Test Scores Considered but not required
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Considered but not required
Completion of College Preparatory Program Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Neither required nor recommended
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Dakota Wesleyan University
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes
Other Colleges to Consider 

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219091 IPEDS survey data for Dakota Wesleyan University.

FAQs

Does Dakota Wesleyan University prefer SAT or ACT?

3% of students submit their SAT scores to Dakota Wesleyan University. 60% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Dakota Wesleyan University?

76% of those who apply are granted admission to Dakota Wesleyan University. Admission competition is and the college has very easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Dakota Wesleyan University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 860 and 1100. 3% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Dakota Wesleyan University?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 25. 60% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.