Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell, SD · Private nonprofit · Bachelor's degrees · Town

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About Dakota Wesleyan University

Dakota Wesleyan University is a small, private nonprofit institution in Mitchell, SD, in a town setting. It enrolls about 670 students. The acceptance rate is 73%. 48% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $53,728. It has a United Church of Christ affiliation.

73%

Acceptance

$19,735

Net price

670

Enrollment

48%

Grad rate

Report Card

C+

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

73%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$19,735

Average net price

$33,790

In-state tuition

$33,790

Out-of-state tuition

$8,100

Room & board

$1,500

Books & supplies

$43,864

Total cost of attendance

27%

Students receiving Pell grants

73%

Students with federal loans

$27,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$15,251

$30–48K

$15,750

$48–75K

$15,927

$75–110K

$19,048

$110K+

$22,416

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business28.6%

Health & Nursing23.6%

Education18.6%

Criminal Justice7.9%

Biology5.0%

Parks & Recreation4.3%

Visual & Performing Arts3.6%

Natural Resources2.9%

Math & Statistics1.4%

Psychology1.4%

After Graduation

$53,728

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$49,432

Median earnings (6 yrs)

48%

Graduation rate

75%

Retention rate

85%

Earn more than a HS grad

$7,028

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

670

Total enrollment

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

29%

First-generation

Gender balance

50% women

50% men

Race & ethnicity

White

80%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Black

American Indian / Alaska Native

Asian

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