Dakota Wesleyan University

Dakota Wesleyan Overview

Dakota Wesleyan University (Dakota Wesleyan) is a four-year, private (not-for-profit) school located in Mitchell, SD. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification

The Dakota Wesleyan's tuition & fees is $33,790 for the academic year 2024-2025. 79% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $19,498.

The school has a total enrollment of 892 and the students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).

Dakota Wesleyan's acceptance rate is 73.38% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 20.98%.

Dakota Wesleyan University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Dakota Wesleyan University is $33,790. For graduate programs, its 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,300.

The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $34,715 based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $15,300.

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2024-25 Tuition & Fees

Undergraduate	$33,790
Graduate	$15,300

Data source: IPEDS (integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2025-26 Estimation

Undergraduate	$34,715
Graduate	$15,300

The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

Acceptance Rate »	73.38% Acceptance Rate / 20.98% Yield
Graduation Rate »	48%
Transfer-out Rate	1%
Retention Rate	75%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	8.33% (12 to 1)
Student Population »	892 (771 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$19,498

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

Dakota Wesleyan University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.

Special Learning Opportunities at Dakota Wesleyan
Learning Opportunities
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	No
On-campus day care for students' children	No

Address	1200 W University Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301-4398
Phone	605-995-2600
WEB	School's Website
Admission	Admission Information
Online Application	Apply Online
Financial Aid	Deadlines and Applications
Net Price Calculator	Net Price Calculator
Athletic	Athletic Team Information
Disability Service	Disability Services
School Type	four-year, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category	Baccalaureate Colleges
Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree

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