Dakota Wesleyan University

Type	4 year, Private
Business Model	Non Profit
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	520
Religious affiliation	Methodism
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	76%
Students retention rate	71%
On-time graduation rate	55%

Located in Mitchell, South Dakota, Dakota Wesleyan University is a private, non profit institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 76% indicates that Dakota Wesleyan University is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Dakota Wesleyan University is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, Dakota Wesleyan University emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

The student retention rate of 71% at Dakota Wesleyan University suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

75.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$30,880

Cost of attendance at Dakota Wesleyan University in 2022 for students from South Dakota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Dakota's average	$8,020
National average	$30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$30,880

Cost of attendance at Dakota Wesleyan University in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

South Dakota's average	$10,613
National average	$30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at Dakota Wesleyan University received on average $18,033 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$18,033

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	53	30%	$4,362	$231,166
Other Federal Grant	53	30%	$5,028	$266,464
State Grant/Scholarships	82	47%	$2,845	$233,261
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	173	98%	$15,457	$2,674,011
Total Grant & Scholarships	176	100%	$18,033	$3,173,736

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Dakota Wesleyan University students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Dakota Wesleyan University students is 54.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 52.1%.

54.9%

white 55.4% 82 students
hispanic 54.6% 6 students
International Students 60.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 37.5% 3 students

Sport Conferences

Football Great Plains Athletic Conference
Baseball Great Plains Athletic Conference
Basketball Great Plains Athletic Conference
Track and Cross Country Great Plains Athletic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA)

Service Offerings

Dakota Wesleyan University provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Dakota Wesleyan University offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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