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Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell, SD

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Acceptance Rate

73%

Avg. SAT

1110

75th percentile

Mitchell, SD

Location

Town

Campus Setting

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

73%

Test Policy

Optional

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Average GPA

3.40

Application Fee

Academic Fit

Mid-50%: 920-1110

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Academics

Student-Faculty Ratio

12:1

Programs Offered

6

Full-Time Faculty

45

Women Faculty

57%

Research Spending

$5Mper year

Available Online

2programs

Degree Levels Offered

Associate's
Bachelor's
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's
Post-master's certificate

Most popular fields of study by degrees awarded.

Elementary Education and Teaching

12 grads

Education, General

Online

10 grads

General Studies

2 grads

Special Education and Teaching, General

1 grads

Educational Leadership and Administration, General

Online

English Language and Literature, General

Student Body

Total Enrollment

892

771 undergrad • 121 grad

Undergraduate

771

Graduate

121

International

3%
  • White

    82%

  • Black / African American

    2%

  • Hispanic / Latino

    8%

  • Asian

    1%

  • Other / Multi-racial

    8%

Campus Life

Campus Setting

Town

Mitchell, SD

Varsity Athletics

NCAA

Housing

On-Campus Housing

Yes

Housing Capacity

512beds

Meal Plan Available

No

Average Room & Board

$8,550per year

Athletics

Athletic Association

NCAA

ROTC & Veteran Support

Veteran’s Programs Available

Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)

Yes

Credit for military training

Yes

Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU

Yes

Cost & Aid

In-State Tuition

$30,700per year

Out-of-State Tuition

$30,700per year

Room & Board

$8,550per year

Estimated Cost

$45,240per year

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Aid

100%

Receiving Pell Grants

32%

Average Grant

$20,910

Average Federal Loan

$8,302

Net Annual Cost by Household Income

Household Income

Avg. Net Cost

$0 – $30K

$17,321

$30K – $48K

$19,815

$48K – $75K

$19,904

$75K – $110K

$23,374

$110K+

$23,174

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Outcomes & Earnings

Retention Rate

75%

4 Years Graduation Rate

57%

6 Years Graduation Rate

59%

Median 10-Year Earnings

$53,728

75% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at Dakota Wesleyan University and return in the fall. 57% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 59% graduate within 6 years.

Graduation Rate

4-year grads

57%

4-5 years

2%

6-8 years

1%

Non-grad

40%

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Key Statistics

Type

Private

Tuition

$30,700

Acceptance

73%

Undergrads

771

4-Year Grad Rate

57%

Endowment

$40M

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Mitchell, SD 57301-4398

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