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Dakota Wesleyan University

#5 in Best Colleges in South Dakota
  • 4 Year
  • Mitchell, SD
  • 121 reviews
    How to Apply
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?Data Sources
    1. Academics
      B
    2. Value
      B+
    3. Diversity
      B-
    4. Campus
      B
    5. Athletics
      B
    6. Party Scene
      B
    7. Professors
      B-
    8. Location
      B+
    9. Dorms
      B+
    10. Campus Food
      B
    11. Student Life
      B
    12. Safety
      A-
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    Dakota Wesleyan is an above-average private, Christian university located in Mitchell, South Dakota. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 689 undergraduate students. Admissions is somewhat competitive as the Dakota Wesleyan acceptance rate is 74%. Popular majors include Nursing, Elementary Education, and Athletic Training. Graduating 60% of students, Dakota Wesleyan alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $35,000.
    dwu.edu
    1200 W University Ave
    Mitchell, SD 57301
    About Dakota Wesleyan...
    Athletic Division
    NAIA Division II
    Athletic Conference
    Great Plains Athletic Conference
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    Dakota Wesleyan University Rankings

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    DWU Admissions

    Acceptance Rate
    74%
    Application Deadline
    Rolling Admissions
    SAT Range
    900-1060
    ACT Range
    19-24
    Application Fee
    $0
    SAT/ACT
    Required
    High School GPA
    Required
    Early Decision/Early Action
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    Application Website
    dwu.edu/apply
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    Cost

    Net Price
    $22,500/ year
    National
    $15,523
    Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
    Average Total Aid Awarded
    $15,668/ year
    National
    $7,535
    Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
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    Academics

    Professors
    B-
    Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
    Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
    Evening Degree Programs
    No
    67%
    of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes.6 responses
    100%
    of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want.8 responses
    50%
    of students agree that the workload is easy to manage.8 responses
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    Majors

    Most Popular Majors
    • Nursing
      71 Graduates
    • Elementary Education
      12 Graduates
    • Athletic Training
      10 Graduates
    • Management Sciences and Information Systems
      8 Graduates
    • Accounting
      7 Graduates
    • Sport and Fitness Management
      7 Graduates
    • Business
      6 Graduates
    • Biology
      5 Graduates
    • Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
      4 Graduates
    • Graphic Design
      4 Graduates
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    Online

    Online Programs Offered
    2
    Offers Online Courses
    Yes
    Online Certificate Programs
    0
    Online Associates Programs
    0
    Online Bachelor's Programs
    2
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    How Students Learn
    • Mix of Online and on Campus
      3%
    • On Campus
      90%
    • Online
      8%

    Students

    Full-Time Enrollment
    689Undergrads
    Part-Time Undergrads
    195
    Undergrads Over 25
    8%
    Pell Grant
    37%
    Varsity Athletes
    59%
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
    Based on 6 responses
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    • Motivated
      83%
    • Hick
      17%
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    Campus Life

    Freshmen Live On-Campus
    89%
    Poll
    80%
    of students say they don't have Greek life.10 responses
    Poll
    58%
    of students say varsity sports are a big part of campus life.12 responses
    Poll
    What one word or phrase best describes your school?
    Based on 5 responses
    Report
    • Small and comfortable
      80%
    • Small yet Big
      20%
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    After College

    Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
    $37,200/ year
    National
    $33,028
    Graduation Rate
    60%
    National
    49%
    Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
    National
    83%
    100%
    of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation.5 responses
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    My education was absolutely relevant to what I wanted to do after I graduated. So instead of graduating with a list of classes, I graduated with a list of experiences that helped me get a great job right away. It is a small, but filled with opportunities!
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    Dakota Wesleyan University is an amazing college. It's a smaller school, but a great environment. Professors have stronger bonds with students and its an environment where everybody knows everybody.
    Great Atmosphere! Very nice students. Small Classes where professors get to know you and want you to succeed!
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