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Dakota Wesleyan University Science & Tech Programs

Dakota Wesleyan University is a private not-for-profit institution located in Mitchell, SD. A Remote Town offers an ideal setting near the excitement of urban amenities.

Dakota Wesleyan University Rankings

Dakota Wesleyan University has earned the following rankings for science & tech programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#1715 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is Dakota Wesleyan University?

Contact information for Dakota Wesleyan University can be found below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1200 W University Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301-4398
Phone:	6059952600
Website:	www.dwu.edu/
Admissions:	www.dwu.edu/admission-requirements
Financial Aid:	www.dwu.edu/scholarships-and-financial-aid

How Do I Get Into Dakota Wesleyan University?

You can apply to Dakota Wesleyan University online at: www.dwu.edu/apply

Dakota Wesleyan University is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for Dakota Wesleyan University

These are the things Dakota Wesleyan University considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Required
Recommendations	Neither required nor recommended
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into Dakota Wesleyan University?

Dakota Wesleyan University admits 73%, which makes it fairly accessible. Take time to make sure you submit all the requested materials and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 21% choose to enroll — a typical enrollment-to-admission yield.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at Dakota Wesleyan University vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	706	531	75%
Women	499	350	70%

Can I Afford Dakota Wesleyan University?

The average net price after aid at Dakota Wesleyan University is $19,300. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$32,500
In-State Fees	$1,290
Out-of-State Tuition	$32,500
Out-of-State Fees	$1,290
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$33,790
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$33,790

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 24% of students at Dakota Wesleyan University receive some form of financial aid (184 students).

Approximately 79% of students at Dakota Wesleyan University receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $19,498 per student.

27% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,093.

Student Loan Debt

73% of Dakota Wesleyan University undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,263 per year.

Dakota Wesleyan University Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 188 students enrolled at Dakota Wesleyan University. Dakota Wesleyan University is classified as a Under 1,000 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields.

Gender Diversity

Of the 661 undergraduate students at Dakota Wesleyan University, approximately 47% are male and 53% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Dakota Wesleyan University undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	12
Hispanic	42
White	540
American Indian/Alaska Native	8
Two or More Races	31
Non-Resident	19

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at Dakota Wesleyan University are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
South Dakota	112
Nebraska	18
Minnesota	16
Wyoming	7
Arizona	5

Additionally, approximately 3.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Dakota Wesleyan University Graduate Student Diversity

119 of Dakota Wesleyan University’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at Dakota Wesleyan University, approximately 53% are male and 47% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Dakota Wesleyan University graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	2
Black or African American	2
Hispanic	6
White	98
Two or More Races	5
Non-Resident	0

Online Learning at Dakota Wesleyan University

Dakota Wesleyan University offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

216 undergraduate students at Dakota Wesleyan University took at least one online class — of those, 14 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 15 students took at least one online class and 106 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Academic Programs at Dakota Wesleyan University

Dakota Wesleyan University offers 15 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Post-master’s certificate.

Institutional Profile

Dakota Wesleyan University maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.