Dakota Wesleyan University

Location and Affiliation:

Dakota Wesleyan University is located in Mitchell, population 14,677.
Affiliation: United Methodist.

Population:

Dakota Wesleyan University’s enrollment is 783 students.

• 58% female
• 5% black
• 1% Asian
• 3% American Indian
• 1% Hispanic
• 1% international

60% of applicants are admitted. Freshman return at a rate of 65%.

Professor to Student Ratio:

1:10

Academic Level:

• Dakota Wesleyan University is a Level 3 school
• The average high school GPA is n/a
• The middle 50% range of ACT scores is n/a

Most Popular Majors:

• Business 28%
• Education 23%
• Public Administration 15%
• Criminal Justice 9%
• Psychology 6%

Graduates:

47% graduate after 6 years.

Application:

• Admission fee is $25
• The admission application deadline is August 30
• The financial aid deadline is April 1

Generosity:

Average need met is 72%.

Features:

Dakota Wesleyan University was founded in 1885 by the United Methodist Church. DWU is one of South Dakota’s oldest liberal arts colleges. DWU believes your education is about developing the whole person, mind, soul, and spirit and providing you the opportunity to explore your leadership potential in service to God and your community. DWU offers 26 majors, 29 minors, four preprofessional programs, four Associate Degrees, and the average financial aid per student is $14,818.

Contact:

Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions 1-800-333-8506.

Learn more about Dakota Wesleyan University. http://www.dwu.edu