Dakota Wesleyan University

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Mitchell, SD
  • 0 reviews
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Overview

Total enrollment

892
Dakota Wesleyan University overview
Dakota Wesleyan University overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

Dakota Wesleyan University sits on a residential campus in Mitchell, South Dakota, approximately 70 miles west of Sioux Falls. Founded in 1885 by Methodist settlers, this private liberal arts institution operates from a campus featuring a mix of historic and modern buildings, including the notable Dakota Discovery Museum. The university maintains a competitive nursing program and offers degrees in education, business, and digital media, while also housing the George and Eleanor McGovern Library and Center for Leadership and Public Service. Students typically reside in one of three residence halls on the main campus, and the university competes in the Great Plains Athletic Conference as the DWU Tigers, participating primarily in NAIA Division II athletics.

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Ratings

Dakota Wesleyan University is rated within the lower 48% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    9 out of 10
  • Resources
    4 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    4 out of 10
  • Value
    5 out of 10
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Admissions

Admission Standards

Average
Dakota Wesleyan University admission standards
  • GPA 3.36

Acceptance Rate

73.4%
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  • Applications Due Aug 27, 2027
  • Enrollment Rate 21%
  • Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Tuition

$33,790
Costs for Dakota Wesleyan University
Fee Cost
Tuition $33,790
Books and Supplies $1,500
Other Fees $1,290
Room and Board $8,100
Budget for Other Expenses $1,850
Total One Year Cost $46,530
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Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$38,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

43% within 6 years
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Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Dakota Wesleyan University are Health Professions, Business, and Education. 37% of students major in Health Professions, 13% in Business, and 9% in Education.

  • Health Professions 37%
  • Business 13%
  • Education 9%
  • Biology 7%
  • Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies 6%
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Last updated: August 2026