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Overview |
Dakota Wesleyan University | |||
| Location | Mitchell, SD | |||
| Setting | Remote Town | |||
| Enrollment | 887 | |||
| Type | Private 4 Year | |||
| National Ranking | ||||
| Religious Affiliation | United Methodist | |||
| Status | Non-profit | |||
| Website | dwu.edu | |||
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Costs |
Dakota Wesleyan University | |||
| Tuition (In State) | $30,700 | |||
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| Tuition (Out of State) | $30,700 | |||
| Room & Board | $7,450 | |||
| Avg Net Price | $19,825 | |||
| Avg Grant Aid | $21,097 | |||
| % Receiving Grant Aid | 100% |
Admission |
Dakota Wesleyan University | |||
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| Admission Chances | Calculate | |||
| Applied | 1,209 | |||
| Admitted | 904 | |||
| Acceptance Rate | 74.8% | |||
| Enrolled % | 18.6% | |||
| Avg High School GPA | 3.36 | |||
| Typical High School Grades | B+ | |||
| Admissions Standards | Average | |||
| Applicant Competition | ||||
| ACT Range | 18/24 | |||
| SAT Range | 950/1420 | |||
| Submit Test Scores | Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional) | |||
| Application Deadline | Aug 27, 2025 |
Academics |
Dakota Wesleyan University | |||
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| Student to Faculty Ratio | 12:1 | |||
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Outcomes |
Dakota Wesleyan University | |||
| Graduation Rate | 43% | |||
| Median Earnings (After 10 years) | $38,200 | |||
| Making Student Loan Payments | 71% | |||
| Median Student Loan Debt | $26,533 | |||
| Median Loan Payment | $274 |
Diversity |
Dakota Wesleyan University | |||
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| % Men | 46% | |||
| % Women | 54% | |||
| Racial Diversity | Very Low | |||
| HBCU | No | |||
| % White | 88% | |||
| % Black | 2% | |||
| % Hispanic | 3% | |||
| % Native American | 2% | |||
| % Pacific Islander | 0% | |||
| % Two or More Races | 3% | |||
| % International | 2% | |||
| % Unknown Race | 0% |
Students |
Dakota Wesleyan University | |||
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| % In-State | 61% | |||
| % Out-of-State | 35% | |||
Campus |
Dakota Wesleyan University | |||
| Campus Housing | Yes | |||
| Freshman Dorm Required | No | |||
| Meal Plan | Yes | |||
| Weekend/Evening Classes | No | |||
| Daycare Facility | Yes | |||
| Learn More | Details |
Sources: U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov IPEDS and College Scorecard https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/