[updated for 2024-2025 admission data]
How hard is Dakota Wesleyan to get into?
This page provides the latest information on Dakota Wesleyan University (Dakota Wesleyan)'s admission process, acceptance rate, and student profile. Dakota Wesleyan's acceptance rate is 73.38% for 2024-2025 admission. A total of 1,247 students applied and 915 were admitted to the school. Its acceptance rate is relatively high, making it somewhat easy to get into Dakota Wesleyan.
To apply to Dakota Wesleyan, it is required to submit high school GPA and record.
- Dakota Wesleyan's yield rate is 20.98%, which is slightly lower by 2.69 percentage points (approximately 11.4% lower) compared to similar colleges with acceptance rates between 70% and 80% (average yield: 23.67%). You can compare colleges with similar acceptance rates to Dakota Wesleyan at South Dakota colleges with acceptance rates higher than 70%.
Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2024-25, Dakota Wesleyan's acceptance rate is 73.38% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 20.98%. 706 men and 499 women applied to Dakota Wesleyan and 531 men and 350 women students were accepted.
Among them, 112 men and 80 women were enrolled in Dakota Wesleyan. You can explore the Dakota Wesleyan's admission rates and SAT score trends over the past decade, including year-by-year data and analysis, by visiting Admission Trends page.
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 considered in admission process at Dakota Wesleyan. The english proficiency test is required .
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 .
General Admissions Information
The following provides general admission information for applying to Dakota Wesleyan:
- Open Admission Policy: No
- Undergraduate Application Fees: -
- Graduate Application Fees: -
- Admission Information: www.dwu.edu/admission-requirements
- Online Application: www.dwu.edu/apply
- Calendar System: Semester
- Course for High School Students: Not Offered
- Credits Accepted: Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
- Degree Offered: Associate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate
Dakota Wesleyan Admission Frequently Asked Questions
Dakota Wesleyan is relatively easy to get into, with an acceptance rate of 73.38%.
Dakota Wesleyan does not require or recommend SAT or ACT scores for admission. However, some programs may have different requirements.
Dakota Wesleyan does not require or recommend a personal essay or statement for admission. However, they may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
Dakota Wesleyan does not require or recommend a recommendation letter for admission. However, it may be required for certain programs or scholarships.
Dakota Wesleyan does not require an application fee for undergraduate or graduate admission.
Yes, Dakota Wesleyan requires applicants to submit high school GPA, high school record or transcript as part of the admission process.
Yes, Dakota Wesleyan requires international applicants to submit an English proficiency test (like TOEFL or IELTS) as part of the application.
The institutional SAT code for Dakota Wesleyan is 6155 and 4-digit ACT code is 3906.