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Dakota Wesleyan University Trade Programs

Dakota Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Mitchell, SD. A Remote Town provides an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

Where Is Dakota Wesleyan University?

Get in touch with Dakota Wesleyan University are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1200 W University Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301-4398
Phone:	6059952600
Website:	www.dwu.edu/
Admissions:	www.dwu.edu/admission-requirements
Financial Aid:	www.dwu.edu/scholarships-and-financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Dakota Wesleyan University?

You can apply to Dakota Wesleyan University online at: www.dwu.edu/apply

Dakota Wesleyan University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Dakota Wesleyan University

This is what Dakota Wesleyan University looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Dakota Wesleyan University?

Dakota Wesleyan University maintains an acceptance rate of 73%, which makes it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 21% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Dakota Wesleyan University can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	706	531	75%
Women	499	350	70%

Can I Afford Dakota Wesleyan University?

The average net price after aid at Dakota Wesleyan University is $19,300. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$32,500
In-State Fees	$1,290
Out-of-State Tuition	$32,500
Out-of-State Fees	$1,290
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$33,790
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$33,790

Financial Aid

When including loans, work-study, and grants, 24% of students at Dakota Wesleyan University receive some form of financial aid (184 students).

Approximately 79% of students at Dakota Wesleyan University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $19,498 per student.

27% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,093.

Student Loan Debt

73% of Dakota Wesleyan University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,263 per year.

Dakota Wesleyan University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 188 students enrolled at Dakota Wesleyan University, all undergraduate. Dakota Wesleyan University is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 661 undergraduate students at Dakota Wesleyan University, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Dakota Wesleyan University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	12
Hispanic	42
White	540
American Indian/Alaska Native	8
Two or More Races	31
Non-Resident	19

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Dakota Wesleyan University are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
South Dakota	112
Nebraska	18
Minnesota	16
Wyoming	7
Arizona	5

Additionally, approximately 3.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at Dakota Wesleyan University

Dakota Wesleyan University offers distance learning options for students who need flexibility.

216 undergraduate students at Dakota Wesleyan University took at least one online class — of those, 14 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at Dakota Wesleyan University

Dakota Wesleyan University offers 15 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Dakota Wesleyan University has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.