Dakota Wesleyan University

At a Glance Admission, Tuition, Population, and more Updated: July 13, 2024 collegetuitioncompare

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

73% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 1,247 applied, 915 accepted, and 192 enrolled in Dakota Wesleyan. 112 men and 80 women first-time, full-time students enrolled. Admission Stats

2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 tuition & fees are $33,790 for undergraduate programs and $15,300 for graduate programs. Tuition has increased by 2.74% compared to last year at Dakota Wesleyan University. Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

679 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $16,170. For freshmen, 164 students (100%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $20,598. Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 892 students enrolled Dakota Wesleyan in 2025. By gender, 426 men and 466 women students are enrolled. There are 771 undergraduate and 121 graduate students. More Demographics Stats

69 Major Programs

7 programs through online 8 graduate programs Associate Bachelor's Master's Post-graduate Certificate Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Dakota Wesleyan is 48% and the transfer-out rate is 1%. The retention rate is 75% for full-time and 75% for part-time students. Graduation Rate 48% Transfer-out Rate 1% Retention Rate 75% Students to Faculty Ratio 12 to 1 More Stats

Facutly & Staffs

A total of 88 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Dakota Wesleyan and the average faculty salary is $62,660. The studetns to faculty ratio is 12 to 1. There are 198 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $44,214. Number of Faculties 88 Average Faculty Salary $62,660 Number of Staffs 198 Average Staff Salary $44,214

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning (online classes) Study Abroad Teacher Certificate Academic/career counseling Employment services for students Libraries See More

Mitchell, SD