Dakota Wesleyan University

Dakota Wesleyan University is a four-years, private (not-for-profit) school located in Mitchell, SD. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Master's degree.

The 2022 tuition & fees of Dakota Wesleyan University is $30,880. 87% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $15,485.

The school has a total enrollment of 933 and the student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1 (8.33%).

The average earning after 10 years of graduation from Dakota Wesleyan University is $40,900 and it varies by field of study.

Dakota Wesleyan University is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

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Directory Information

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 Sevices
School Type	four-years, private (not-for-profit)
Carnegie Category	Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields
Highest Degree Offered	Master's degree

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)

2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation

For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of Dakota Wesleyan University are $30,880. For graduate programs, its 2022 graduate school tuition and fees are $15,300.

The estimated 2023 tuition & fees are $32,031 based on the tuition changes over the past five years. The estimated 2023 graduate school tuition & fees are $15,300.

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Undergraduate	$30,880
Graduate	$15,300

Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: March 14, 2022)

Undergraduate	$32,031
Graduate	$15,300

The estimation for 2022-2023 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.

2022 Key Stats

The Acceptance rate at Dakota Wesleyan University is 76% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 21%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 980.

The average graduation rate is 44%. Total 933 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).

The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $40,900. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse program shows the highest salary with $55,900 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.

2022 Key Academics Statistics
Admission Stats »	76% Acceptance Rate / 21% Yield
Test Scores »	980 SAT / 22 ACT
Graduation Rate »	44%
Transfer-out Rate	3%
Retention Rate	69%(full-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio	8.33% (12 to 1)
Student Population »	933 (781 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »	$15,485
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$40,900
Average Salary by Field of Study	$36,300 - $55,900

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services

Dakota Wesleyan University offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.

Special Learning Opportunities
Online Class	Undergraduate, Graduate
ROTC	No
Weekend/Evening College	No
Teacher Certification	Yes
Study Abroad	Yes

It provides several student services including remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students.

On-Campus Student Services
Remedial services	Yes
Academic/career counseling service	Yes
Employment services for students	Yes
Placement services for completers	No
On-campus day care for students' children	No
Library facilities at institution	Various Library Facilities Provided

Campus Life

The following table illustrates the special characteristics of Dakota Wesleyan University. The school is religiously affiliated with United Methodist. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 538. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $4,000.