Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell, SD · Private nonprofit · 4-year

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Reporting periods: Admission counts and rate: IPEDS Admissions component, fall 2023 entering class. Graduation rate: IPEDS Graduation Rates component, six-year cohort. Score, cost, aid and earnings fields: historical imports without a retained reporting year. Source-check dates on policy notes do not date the statistical fields.

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Testing policy

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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Dakota Wesleyan University reported a 72.8% acceptance rate for the fall 2023 entering class. Dakota Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit 4-year institution in Mitchell, SD, with an SAT reference of 980 and an ACT reference of 22. The historical average net price is $19,735 per year after financial aid, and it is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.

Source: IPEDS & College Scorecard (U.S. Department of Education). Reporting years vary by field; historical averages describe past cohorts. Review data limitations.

Admissions Statistics

Acceptance Rate

72.8%

1,153 applicants

SAT reference

980

Combined score

ACT reference

22

Composite score

Avg Net Price

$19,735

After financial aid

SAT & ACT Scores at Dakota Wesleyan University

Historical score references from imported federal records for enrolled first-year score submitters. The SAT total references are a sum of section values, not observed total-score percentiles. The reference midpoint column is not a verified median, and none of these values is an admission cutoff. Reporting years are unavailable for these fields.

Test25th percentileReference midpoint75th percentile
SAT (total, 400–1600)—980—
ACT (composite, 1–36)—22—

Student Outcomes

Graduation Rate

47.3%

Six-year rate, IPEDS cohort

Retention Rate

75.1%

Median Earnings (10yr)

N/A

Student Body

670

Net Price by Family Income

Historical averages for the source's covered student cohorts at Dakota Wesleyan University, not personal aid offers. Residency and eligibility matter; reporting years are unavailable for these imported fields.

Family IncomeAvg Net Price/Year
$0 – $30,000$15,251
$30,001 – $48,000$15,750
$48,001 – $75,000$15,927
$75,001 – $110,000$19,048
$110,000+$22,416

Top Majors at Dakota Wesleyan University

MajorDegrees Awarded
Health Professions42
Business, Management & Marketing33
Education25
Biological & Biomedical Sciences15
Visual & Performing Arts12
Homeland Security & Criminal Justice8
Parks, Recreation & Fitness6
Natural Resources & Conservation3
Psychology3
Communication & Journalism2

Financial Aid at Dakota Wesleyan University

About Dakota Wesleyan University

Official website: https://www.dwu.edu/

Admissions: https://www.dwu.edu/admission-requirements

Frequently Asked Questions About Dakota Wesleyan University

What is the acceptance rate at Dakota Wesleyan University?

Dakota Wesleyan University reported a 73% acceptance rate to IPEDS for the fall 2023 entering class. the reported applicant count is about 1,153. It describes a past campus applicant pool, not an individual admission probability or admission to a particular major.

How hard is it to get into Dakota Wesleyan University?

The historical 73% acceptance rate suggests Dakota Wesleyan University was less selective at the campus level in the stored data. Selectivity can differ by year, major, residency and applicant type. Admit Coach's reach, target and safety labels are heuristic research aids, not validated personal probabilities or admission guarantees.

What SAT or ACT scores do you need for Dakota Wesleyan University?

The imported historical records for Dakota Wesleyan University include an SAT reference value of 980 and an ACT reference value of 22. Reference values may be derived from reported score ranges; they are not verified medians or required cutoffs. Federal score ranges describe enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Verify current testing requirements on the college's official admissions page.

How much does it cost to attend Dakota Wesleyan University?

The stored historical average net price at Dakota Wesleyan University is $19,735 per year after grants and scholarships for the source's covered cohort. the stored share receiving aid is about 100%; the stored average grant or scholarship is $20,598 per year. Reporting years and populations may differ. This is not your aid offer; public-college averages may cover in-state students. Use the official net-price calculator with your household details.

What is the graduation rate at Dakota Wesleyan University?

The six-year graduation rate reported to IPEDS for Dakota Wesleyan University is 47%. its stored first-year retention rate is 75%. These measures describe past source cohorts, not the current student body, and do not predict an individual student's outcomes.

Is Dakota Wesleyan University test-optional?

Stored testing policy: test-optional. Current-cycle policy has not been verified. Check the university's official first-year admission requirements, applicant type, intended major and scholarship conditions before deciding which scores to send.

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