Dakota Wesleyan University

4-years Private College In Mitchell, SD

Dakota Wesleyan University (referred to as Dakota Wesleyan) is a Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Mitchell, SD. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree. The 2023 tuition & fees at Dakota Wesleyan University is $32,890. The school has a total enrollment of 887 and student to faculty ratio is 8.33% (12 to 1).The highest degree offered at Dakota Wesleyan University is Master's degree. It offers Associate, Master's, and Post-Master Certificate degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$32,890 (2023)
Acceptance Rate74.77%
Student Population887
Test Scores1,050 (SAT) 20 (ACT)
Graduation Rate53%
Student to Faculty Ratio12 to 1
Dakota Wesleyan University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission (1/1/1916 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at Dakota Wesleyan University is $32,890 for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at Dakota Wesleyan University is $15,300 for academic year 2021-2022. Dakota Wesleyan University offers the alternative tuition plans. 81 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $17,013 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at Dakota Wesleyan University is 74.77% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.58%. The average SAT score is 1,050 and the average ACT score is 20. Dakota Wesleyan University accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 887 students are attending at Dakota Wesleyan University (723 undergraduate students). There are 44 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 39 part-time faculty working for Dakota Wesleyan University. The students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 141 (full-time) and 63 (part-time). The graduation rate at Dakota Wesleyan University is 53% and the retention rate is 69% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
Dakota Wesleyan University offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. Dakota Wesleyan University offers study abroad, teacher certification program. On Dakota Wesleyan University campus, academic/career services, employment services for students are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at Dakota Wesleyan University
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
Dakota Wesleyan University Mission Statement
Dakota Wesleyan University aspires to excellence in the liberal arts and professional programs, preparing students for meaningful careers and lifelong intellectual adventure. The University affirms its relationship with the United Methodist Church and fosters diversity in an inclusive atmosphere. DWU encourages the dialogue between mind and soul, simultaneously building relationships, developing whole persons, and promoting service to God and humanity.