Dakota Wesleyan University 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

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 Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Dakota Wesleyan University was $21,830. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at Dakota Wesleyan University

Dakota Wesleyan University net price calculator

$21,830

Below is the average net price of 4 year, private Non Profit colleges in South Dakota and nationwide.

South Dakota's average	$15,501
National average	$22,640

Below is the net price of Dakota Wesleyan University for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$21,830	$2,453 (13%)	$17,321	$19,815	$19,904	$23,374	$23,174
2021	$19,377	$2,514 (11%)	$20,026	$20,139	$21,214	$21,836	$20,795
2020	$21,891	$609 (3%)	$23,500	$17,400	$21,162	$21,924	$22,350
2019	$22,500	$1,552 (7%)	$20,480	$19,142	$22,573	$24,487	$22,991
2018	$20,948	$915 (5%)	$16,787	$17,438	$20,804	$21,448	$21,350
2017	$20,033	$918 (5%)	$17,298	$16,609	$19,006	$19,138	$20,229
2016	$19,115	$1,702 (10%)	$18,636	$20,562	$17,995	$19,219	$19,733
2015	$17,413	$768 (5%)	$13,800	$14,190	$16,989	$18,738	$19,346
2014	$16,645	--	$12,626	$15,332	$17,259	$17,844	$17,637

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Dakota Wesleyan University's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$43,080	$2,460 (6%)	$30,880	$11,000	$1,200
2021	$40,620	$1,020 (3%)	$29,770	$9,850	$1,000
2020	$39,600	$1,110 (3%)	$28,750	$9,850	$1,000
2019	$38,490	$680 (2%)	$27,640	$9,850	$1,000
2018	$39,170	$980 (3%)	$27,030	$10,990	$1,150
2017	$38,190	$1,190 (3%)	$26,050	$10,990	$1,150
2016	$37,000	$1,610 (5%)	$24,800	$11,000	$1,200
2015	$35,390	$1,530 (5%)	$23,650	$10,740	$1,000
2014	$33,860	$1,210 (4%)	$22,700	$10,160	$1,000
2013	$32,650	--	$21,750	$10,000	$900

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

Does Dakota Wesleyan University provide dormitory? How much is the cost?: The college makes 520 dormitories available to its students at $3,350 per school year. One academic year is typically nine months, so the cost of on-campus housing at Dakota Wesleyan University is $372 per month.
Does Dakota Wesleyan University provide a meal plan, and what is the cost like?: The average price of a meal plan at Dakota Wesleyan University for one academic year is $4,200, which works out to $467 per month.
What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Dakota Wesleyan University estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Dakota Wesleyan University estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: $1,850

If living off-campus, with family: $3,500

If living off-campus, not with family: $2,000
How much is Dakota Wesleyan University application fees?: The application fee for graduate students is $110.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Dakota Wesleyan University offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Dakota Wesleyan University cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$550	$425
For out-of-state students	$550	$425

Housing and Meal

Dakota Wesleyan University offers separate meal and housing plans to its students, allowing them to choose either option based on their preferences. Here is a historical data of the housing and meal plan offered at Dakota Wesleyan University for the past 7 years.
Year	Meal price	Housing price	Combined price	Max meal per week	Dorm capacity
2022	$4,200	$3,350	N/A	0	520
2021	$4,200	$3,350	N/A	0	520
2020	$4,200	$3,350	N/A	0	534
2019	$4,000	$3,350	N/A	0	538
2018	$4,000	$3,350	N/A	20	457
2017	$4,000	$3,200	N/A	20	443
2016	$4,000	$3,200	N/A	20	443

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Dakota Wesleyan University during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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