Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of Dakota Wesleyan University is 74.77% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 18.58%. 851 men and 349 women applied to Dakota Wesleyan and 640 men and 260 women students were accepted.
9 applicants who has another gender applied and 4 were accepted.
Among them, 104 men and 64 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at Dakota Wesleyan.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 1,209 | 851 | 349 | 9 | 0 |
| Admitted | 904 | 640 | 260 | 4 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 168 | 104 | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 74.77% | 75.21% | 74.50% | 44.44% | - |
| Yield | 18.58% | 16.25% | 24.62% | 0.00% | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 5 students (3% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 109 students (65%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at Dakota Wesleyan.
The median SAT score is 1,050 with 530 SAT EBRW and 520 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 700 and the 25th percentile is 470. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 720 and 25th percentile is 480 .
The median ACT composite score is 20 with 75th percentile score of 24 and 25th percentile score of 18 at Dakota Wesleyan. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 19.
The SAT and ACT scores at Dakota Wesleyan University are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,057, ACT: 21 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - diverse fields).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 950 | 1050 | 1420 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 470 | 530 | 700 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 520 | 720 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 20 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 20 | 25 |
| ACT English | 15 | 19 | 22 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA, High School Record (or Transcript), and English Proficiency Test to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at Dakota Wesleyan. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Dakota Wesleyan University.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Considered, if submitted |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Not Considered |
| Recommendations | Not Considered |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not Considered |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to Dakota Wesleyan.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | www.dwu.edu/admissions |
| Online Application | www.dwu.edu/apply |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate |