Dakota Wesleyan University Admission Requirements

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Dakota Wesleyan University Admission Overview

Dakota Wesleyan University admission requirements are moderately competitive. Last year Dakota Wesleyan University admitted 73.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.36 GPA (B+). Dakota Wesleyan University is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Dakota Wesleyan University Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

73.4%

Admission Standards

Average

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Admission difficulty for Dakota Wesleyan University

Acceptance Rate

The Dakota Wesleyan University acceptance rate is 73.4%. Last year, 915 of 1,247 applicants were admitted. That is the 3rd lowest acceptance rate in South Dakota.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Dakota Wesleyan University and can you get accepted?

Dakota Wesleyan University is a moderately competitive school to get into, admitting a large majority of applicants. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Dakota Wesleyan University typically 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.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Dakota Wesleyan University GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.36

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.36

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Dakota Wesleyan University typically have around a 3.36 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Dakota Wesleyan University is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

The school ranks #7 in South Dakota for highest average GPA.

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GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Dakota Wesleyan University SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

950-1420

Freshmen who sent SAT

3%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 470
  • Math 480
  • Composite 950
SAT 25th percentile scores for Dakota Wesleyan University

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 700
  • Math 720
  • Composite 1420
SAT 75th percentile scores for Dakota Wesleyan University

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Dakota Wesleyan University typically score around a 1190 SAT (middle 50% 950–1420) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 74th percentile nationally. Dakota Wesleyan University ranks #5 in the state of South Dakota for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 950 to 1420

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SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Dakota Wesleyan University ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

18-24

Freshmen reporting ACT

65%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 15
  • Math 17
  • Composite 18
ACT 25th percentile scores for Dakota Wesleyan University

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 22
  • Math 25
  • Composite 24
ACT 75th percentile scores for Dakota Wesleyan University

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Dakota Wesleyan University typically have around a 21 ACT (mid-50 18–24) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 57th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Dakota Wesleyan University places #7 among colleges in South Dakota for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 18 to 24

1 9 18 27 36

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ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Dakota Wesleyan University admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 499 706 1,247
Accepted 350 531 915
Acceptance Rate 70% 75% 73%
Enrolled 80 112 192
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 23% 21% 21%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Aug 27, 2027

Days left to Apply

340

Applicants have 340 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Aug 27, 2027.

Application Fee

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

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Dakota Wesleyan University
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Dakota Wesleyan University is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 73.4% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.36 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=219091.

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Last updated: August 2026