A college's ethnic diversity is indicated by the student body's equal inclusion of students from different backgrounds . Students at Dakota Wesleyan University are mostly White with a small Hispanic population. The school has very low racial diversity. 12% percent of students are minorities or people of color (BIPOC). The ethnic breakdown is detailed in the following table.
Race | Percent of Students |
---|---|
White |
88%
|
Black |
2%
|
Hispanic |
3%
|
Asian |
0%
|
American Indian / Alaskan |
2%
|
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander |
0%
|
Two or more races |
3%
|
International |
2%
|
Race Unknown |
0%
|
There are 12% more male students than female students enrolled at Dakota Wesleyan University with a gender ratio of 7% men to 6% women. Compared to the US average of 56% female students, Dakota Wesleyan University has a significantly lower gender diversity than other US colleges and is not inclusive of females.
Gender | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Men |
7%
|
Women |
6%
|
Gender | Number of Students |
---|---|
Men |
63
|
Women |
56
|
Dakota Wesleyan University serves a low number of students outside of South Dakota, with 61 percent of the student body residing in-state.
Origin | Percent of Students |
---|---|
In State |
61%
|
Out of State |
35%
|
Foreign |
0%
|
Unknown Location |
3%
|
24% of students can be considered low-income as indicated by their receipt of Federal Pell Grant Aid.
Segment | Percent of Students |
---|---|
Students Over 25 Years Old | 18.4% |
Part time Undergrads | 12.6% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219091 IPEDS survey data for Dakota Wesleyan University.
Last updated February 24, 2025