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Dakota Wesleyan University

Dakota Wesleyan University Tigers
Dakota Wesleyan University Tigers
1200 W University Ave
Mitchell, South Dakota 57301-4398
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Dakota Wesleyan University

1200 W University Ave
Mitchell, South Dakota 57301-4398
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Dakota Wesleyan University at a Glance

Dakota Wesleyan University is a very small, primarily nonresidential private college located in the remote town of Mitchell, South Dakota. Currently, there are roughly 879 students enrolled, 39% of which are male and 61% female. Athletically, Dakota Wesleyan University is an NAIA school and is part of the Great Plains Athletic Conference.

General Information

Student Count:879
Gender Ratio:39% Male, 61% Female
Academic Calendar:Semester
Degrees Offered:Bachelor's, Associate's and Master's
School Setting:Very small four-year, primarily nonresidential
Academic Duration:Four or more years
City Setting:Remote Town
School Type:Private
Religious Affiliation:United Methodist

Tuition & Fees

Yearly In-state Tuition:$19,000
Yearly Out-of-state Tuition:$19,000
Yearly Room:$2,300
Yearly Board:$3,570
In-state Cost (On Campus):$28,570
Out-of-state Cost (On Campus):$28,570

Contact Info

| Admissions Website
General Phone:(605) 995-2600
Athletic Phone:(605) 995-2112

Student Accommodations

Dorm Capacity:365 students
Meal Plan:Yes
Meals Provided each Week:20
On-campus Library:Yes
On-campus Hospital:No
On-campus Day Care:Yes

Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions & Academics

On average, Dakota Wesleyan University has around 538 yearly applicants.

Academics and Application

High School GPA:Required
SAT/ACT:Required
AP Credit:Accepted
Letters of Rec:Not required
Class Rank:Required
Transcript:Required
College Prep:N/A
Life Experience:Accepted
Dual Credit:Accepted
TOEFL:Required
Competencies:N/A
Other Tests:N/A

Admissions & Test Scores

Total Applicants:538
Male Applicants:320
Female Applicants:218
% Male Applicants:59%
% Female Applicants:41%
Total Admitted:434
Admitted Males:268
Admitted Females:166
% Admitted Males:62%
% Admitted Females:38%

Applicant Test Score Statistics

SAT Scores Submitted:13
Percent Who Submit SAT:8%
ACT Scores Submitted:158
Percent Who Submit ACT:91%

SAT Scores

25th% Reading:390
25th% Math:410
25th% Writing:320
25th% Overall:1,120
75th% Reading:630
75th% Math:580
75th% Writing:540
75th% Overall:1,750

ACT Scores

25th% Reading:15
25th% Math:16
25th% Writing:N/A
25th% Overall:18
75th% Reading:26
75th% Math:26
75th% Writing:N/A
75th% Overall:26

Dakota Wesleyan University Athletics
"Home of the Tigers"

General Tigers Sports Info

Division:NAIA
Conference:Great Plains Athletic Conference
Team Colors:Royal and White
Stadium Name:Joe Quintal Field
Stadium Capacity:2,500
Gym Name:Corn Palace
Gym Capacity:3,500

Tigers Contact Info

Phone:(605) 995-2600
Athletic Phone:(605) 995-2112
Website:http://www.dwu.edu
Athletic Website:http://www.dwu.edu/athletics/

Dakota Wesleyan University Campus & Student Body

Dakota Wesleyan University offers a total of 30 different majors and 3 degree award levels: Bachelor's, Associate's and Master's.

Student Body Info

Unknown:2.6%
Non-resident:1.1%
Multi-Ethnic:Unavailable
White:Unavailable
Pac. Islander:Unavailable
Asian:Unavailable
Afr. American:Unavailable
Hispanic:Unavailable
Nat. American:Unavailable

Campus Programs & Info

ROTC:   Army
Distance Learning Program:Yes
Study Abroad Program:Yes
Career Counseling:Yes
Stud. Employment Services:Yes
Evening Classes:No
Weekend Classes:No
Remedial Services:Yes
Post-grad Placement:Yes

Offered Majors & Degrees

MajorBach.Mast.Assoc.Doct.
Biology & Biomedical SciencesYes
Business Management & MarketingYesYes
Communication & JournalismYes
Computer ScienceYes
EducationYesYes
English & LiteratureYes
Foreign Languages & LinguisticsYes
Health ProfessionsYesYes
HistoryYes
Interdisciplinary StudiesYes
Law Enforcement & Protective ServicesYesYes
Liberal ArtsYesYes
Mathematics & StatisticsYes
Natural ResourcesYes
Parks, Recreation & LeisureYes
PhilosophyYes
PsychologyYes
Public Administration & Social ServiceYes
Visual & Performing ArtsYes


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