Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell, SD • private

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Overview

Institution Type

private

Campus Setting

Town

Student Population

Undergrad: 820 • Total: 982

Academic Calendar

Semester

Address

1200 W University Ave
Mitchell, SD
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Website

www.dwu.edu

Region

Midwest

Carnegie Classification

Carnegie Code: 32

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution

Male: 354 (43.2%) • Female: 466 (56.8%)

Race/Ethnicity Distribution

Asian	5	0.6%
Black/African American	12	1.5%
Hispanic/Latino	64	7.8%
White	670	81.7%
Two or More Races	31	3.8%
International	17	2.1%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate

72.8%

839 admitted from 1,153 applicants

Application Types Offered

—

Application Requirements

—

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA only

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate

46.4%

4-Year Graduation Rate

34.5%

Freshman Retention Rate

69.0%

Student-Faculty Ratio

18.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)

$42,100

Tuition + Room & Board + Books

Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)

Tuition: $32,500

Room & Board

$8,100

Books & Supplies

$1,500

Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)

$0-30,000	$15,251
$30,001-48,000	$15,750
$48,001-75,000	$15,927
$75,001-110,000	$19,048
$110,001+	$22,416

Students Receiving Pell Grants

94%

Average Grant/Scholarship Aid

$21,901

🏈 Athletics

Men's Sports (7)

Baseball Basketball Football Golf Soccer Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling

Women's Sports (7)

Basketball Golf Soccer Softball Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball Wrestling

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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements

2.0 GPA

In-State Awards

$500-$4,500/yr

Out-of-State Awards

$500-$4,500/yr

Multi-Year Awards

$100,000 total

2 automatic scholarships (7 total)

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Common questions about Dakota Wesleyan University

What is Dakota Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?

Dakota Wesleyan University accepts 73% of applicants, from 1,153 applications.

How much does Dakota Wesleyan University cost?

Tuition and fees are $32,500. Families earning under $30,000 pay $15,251 on average after aid.

What is Dakota Wesleyan University's graduation rate?

46% of students graduate within six years.