Dakota Wesleyan University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6282 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1755 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1668 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 15 | In South Dakota |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 767
- Graduates
- 119
- Male:Female Ratio
- 45:55
- Control
- Private
not-for-profit - Highest Degree
- Post-master's certificate
- Website
- www.dwu.edu
Dakota Wesleyan University Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Dakota Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 73% and is among the top 36% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 73% | 72% | 73% |
| Applicants | 1,153 | 688 | 465 |
| Admissions | 839 | 498 | 341 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 184 | 101 | 83 |
315 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
67 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 726 (83%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 31 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 17 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 15 (2%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 9 (1%) |
| Asian | 6 (0.7%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.5%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Dakota Wesleyan University is $21,901 per year, calculated as the sum of the average cost of tuition, room and board, books, and supplies, reduced by the amount of average financial aid received.
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
Average costs by household income
| <$30K | $14,366 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $14,704 |
| $48-75K | $17,457 |
| $75-110K | $20,297 |
| $110K+ | $21,215 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $31,700 | $15,300 |
| Tuition in-state | $31,700 | $15,300 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $31,700 | $15,300 |
| Fee in-district | $1,190 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,190 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,190 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 512 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,050 |
| Room charge | $3,450 |
| Meal charge | $4,600 |
Dakota Wesleyan University majors
Dakota Wesleyan University has granted 149 bachelor's degrees across 22 programs and 68 master's across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Dakota Wesleyan University.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other | 55 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 35 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 5 | 22 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 17 | ||
| Psychology, General | 17 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 8 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 7 | ||
| Accounting | 6 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 2 | 4 | |
| Biochemistry | 5 | ||
| Digital Arts | 5 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 5 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 4 | ||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 4 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 2 | ||
| Education, General | 2 | ||
| English Language and Literature, General | 2 | ||
| General Studies | 2 | ||
| History, General | 2 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 2 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 1 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | ||
| Mathematics Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 1 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 9 | 149 | 68 |
Dakota Wesleyan University has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 35% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 40% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Dakota Wesleyan University has published 106 scientific papers with 427 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Political Science, Sociology, Medicine, Chemistry, Law, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 0 | 5 |
| 1993 | 1 | 8 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 5 |
| 1996 | 1 | 3 |
| 1997 | 0 | 2 |
| 1998 | 1 | 0 |
| 1999 | 0 | 3 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 1 | 4 |
| 2002 | 0 | 3 |
| 2003 | 0 | 3 |
| 2004 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 | 0 | 2 |
| 2006 | 1 | 5 |
| 2007 | 1 | 7 |
| 2008 | 0 | 14 |
| 2009 | 1 | 2 |
| 2010 | 5 | 8 |
| 2011 | 1 | 6 |
| 2012 | 1 | 7 |
| 2013 | 4 | 8 |
| 2014 | 5 | 10 |
| 2015 | 5 | 13 |
| 2016 | 0 | 12 |
| 2017 | 5 | 13 |
| 2018 | 5 | 15 |
| 2019 | 9 | 18 |
| 2020 | 7 | 22 |
| 2021 | 3 | 35 |
| 2022 | 3 | 20 |
| 2023 | 1 | 41 |
| 2024 | 4 | 43 |
Dakota Wesleyan University alumni
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George McGovern
- Enrolled in Dakota Wesleyan University
- 1940-1946 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- politicianhistoriandiplomatautobiographeruniversity teacher
- Biography
-
George Stanley McGovern was an American politician and historian who was a U.S. representative and three-term U.S. senator from South Dakota, and the Democratic Party presidential nominee in the 1972 U.S. presidential election.
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Eleanor McGovern
- Enrolled in Dakota Wesleyan University
- Studied in 1940
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Eleanor Fay McGovern was the wife of George McGovern, who served as a U.S. Senator from South Dakota from 1963 to 1981, and was the Democratic presidential nominee in 1972.
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Clinton Anderson
- Occupations
- insurernewspaper editorinsurance brokerclaims adjusterjournalist
- Biography
-
Clinton Presba Anderson was an American politician who represented New Mexico in the United States Senate from 1949 until 1973. A member of the Democratic Party, he previously served as United States Secretary of Agriculture from 1945 until 1948 and represented New Mexico's at-large congressional district from 1941 until 1945.
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Jonathan Bane
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Jonathan Bane is an American football coach and former professional quarterback. He is the quarterbacks coach for the San Antonio Gunslingers of the Indoor Football League (IFL). He played college football at Dakota Wesleyan.
General info
| Alternative names | DWU |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1885 |
| Motto | Sacrifice or Service |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May. Summer Session (May to July) |
| Total FTE staff | 162 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1200 W University Ave Mitchell, South Dakota, 57301-4398 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 16,000 |
| Phone | 6059952600 |