Dakota Wesleyan University Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6196 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1711 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1624 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #10 of 15 | In South Dakota |
Quick Review
- Religion
- United Methodist
- Acceptance rate
- 73%
- Undergraduates
- 771
- Graduates
- 121
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- 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 37% 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% | 75% | 70% |
| Applicants | 1,247 | 706 | 499 |
| Admissions | 915 | 531 | 350 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 192 | 112 | 80 |
231 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
120 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 | 730 (83%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 57 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 43 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 24 (3%) |
| Black or African American | 18 (2%) |
| Asian | 6 (0.7%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 4 (0.5%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The average net cost to attend Dakota Wesleyan University is $22,990 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 | $15,251 |
|---|---|
| $30-48K | $15,750 |
| $48-75K | $15,927 |
| $75-110K | $19,048 |
| $110K+ | $22,416 |
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $32,500 | $15,300 |
| Tuition in-state | $32,500 | $15,300 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $32,500 | $15,300 |
| Fee in-district | $1,290 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,290 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,290 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 520 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,550 |
| Room charge | $3,650 |
| Meal charge | $4,900 |
Dakota Wesleyan University majors
Dakota Wesleyan University has granted 154 bachelor's degrees across 25 programs and 64 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 | 46 | ||
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 42 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 5 | 14 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 12 | ||
| Biochemistry | 10 | ||
| Education, General | 5 | 5 | |
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 10 | ||
| Digital Arts | 9 | ||
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 8 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 6 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 5 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 5 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 4 | ||
| History Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Accounting | 3 | ||
| English & Language Arts Teacher Education | 3 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 3 | ||
| Psychology, General | 3 | ||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 3 | ||
| General Studies | 2 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | ||
| Music, General | 2 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 2 | ||
| Behavioral Sciences | 1 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 1 | ||
| History, General | 1 | ||
| Human Services, General | 1 | ||
| Non-Profit & Public & Organizational Management | 1 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 7 | 154 | 64 |
Dakota Wesleyan University has a graduation rate of 48%, which is among the 38% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 48% | 43% | 53% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Dakota Wesleyan University has published 109 scientific papers with 467 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Biology, Computer Science, Environmental Science, Political Science, Medicine, Sociology, Chemistry, Law, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 1 | 8 |
| 1994 | 0 | 1 |
| 1995 | 0 | 5 |
| 1996 | 1 | 4 |
| 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 | 15 |
| 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 | 36 |
| 2022 | 3 | 20 |
| 2023 | 1 | 41 |
| 2024 | 4 | 44 |
| 2025 | 4 | 48 |
Dakota Wesleyan University alumni
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George McGovern
- Enrolled in Dakota Wesleyan University
- 1940-1946 graduated with Bachelor of Arts
- Occupations
- autobiographeruniversity teacherpeace activistpoliticianhistorian
- Biography
-
George Stanley McGovern was an American politician, diplomat, and historian from South Dakota who served in both chambers of the United States Congress as a member of the United States House of Representatives for two terms representing South Dakota's 1st congressional district from 1957 to 1961, the director of Food for Peace in 1961 and 1962 under John F. Kennedy, and a member of the United States Senate for three terms from 1963 to 1981, and was 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
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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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Jonathan Bane
- Occupations
- American football player
- Biography
-
Jonathan Bane is an American former professional football quarterback. He is the head coach for the San Antonio Gunslingers of the Indoor Football League (IFL). He played college football at Dakota Wesleyan.
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Vera C. Bushfield
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Vera Sarah Bushfield was an American politician served as a U.S. senator from South Dakota in 1948, as well as the First Lady of South Dakota from 1939 to 1943. Bushfield's appointment also marked the first time one state had been represented by two female senators; Gladys Pyle served for two months in late 1938 and early 1939.
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 | 169 |
| 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 |