Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell, SD • private
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Overview

Institution Type
private
Campus Setting
Town (Town: Remote )
Student Population
Undergrad: 820 • Total: 982
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
1200 W University Ave
Mitchell, SD
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Website
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
46.7%
4-Year Graduation Rate
34.7%
Freshman Retention Rate
69.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
18.2:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
$42,200
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
Tuition: $31,700
Room & Board
$1,500
Books & Supplies
$9,000
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $14,366
$30,001-48,000 $14,704
$48,001-75,000 $17,457
$75,001-110,000 $20,297
$110,001+ $21,215
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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