Overview

Dakota Wesleyan University is a Comprehensive institution located in Mitchell, SD, in a small town setting.

Location & Contact

Address 1200 West University Avenue
Mitchell, SD  57301-4398
United States

Contact Mrs. Melissa Herr-Valburg
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@dwu.edu
Phone: 605-995-2600
Fax: 605-995-2699

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Majors & Degrees

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other
Biological And Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Biochemistry
Biology/biological Sciences, General
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Accounting
Accounting And Related Services, Other
Actuarial Science
Business Administration And Management, General
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies
Finance, General
Management Science
Marketing/marketing Management, General
Non-profit/public/organizational Management
Organizational Leadership
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia
Journalism
Speech Communication And Rhetoric
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services	Associate	Bachelors
Computer And Information Sciences, Other
Computer Software And Media Applications, Other
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design
Education	Associate	Bachelors
Adult And Continuing Education And Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education
Education, General
Elementary Education And Teaching
English/language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching
Special Education And Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
English Language And Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelors
Creative Writing
English Language And Literature, General
General Literature
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics	Associate	Bachelors
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Athletic Training/trainer
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse
History	Associate	Bachelors
History, General
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities	Associate	Bachelors
General Studies
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies
Mathematics And Statistics	Associate	Bachelors
Mathematics, General
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Behavioral Sciences
Biological And Physical Sciences
Natural Resources And Conservation	Associate	Bachelors
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Exercise Science And Kinesiology
Sport And Fitness Administration/management
Philosophy And Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelors
Christian Studies
Philosophy
Philosophy And Religious Studies, General
Religion/religious Studies
Physical Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
Chemistry, General
Physics, General
Psychology	Associate	Bachelors
Psychology, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelors
Human Services, General
Public Administration And Social Service Professions, Other
Public Policy Analysis, General
Security And Protective Services	Associate	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/safety Studies
Forensic Science And Technology
Forensic Science And Technology
Homeland Security
Social Sciences	Associate	Bachelors
American Government And Politics (united States)
Economics, General
Political Science And Government, General
Political Science And Government, Other
Sociology, General
Visual And Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelors
Digital Arts
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General
Fine/studio Arts, General
Graphic Design
Music, General

Admissions

Acceptance Rate

1,209

Applied

904

Accepted

723

Enrolled

Female Admissions

349

Females Applied

260

Females Accepted

74%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

851

Males Applied

640

Males Accepted

75%

Acceptance Rate

Applying

3.36

Avg. high school GPA for freshman

Admission Requirements
Required	Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2
Required for some programs	Other requirements may exist (see below)
Other requirements:	College transcript

Application Deadlines

Type	Application Closing	Notification Date	Rolling Admissions
Fall freshmen	August 27th	Not reported	No
Other early decision plan	Not reported	Not reported	No
Transfer	August 27th	Not reported	Yes

Test Scores Accepted

Test	Avg. Score	25th %	75th %
SAT Critical Reading		470	700
SAT Math		480	720
ACT Composite	22	18	26

Tuition & Fees

Tuition

32,500

Private

Fees

1,290

Full-time student fees

8,100

Room & board

3,650

Room only

Financial Aid

21,889

Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package

14,660

Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package

9,320

Avg. Loan Aid

10,158

Avg. Grant Aid

13,425

Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded

Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid

58%

Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met

7%

Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met

Student Body

723

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

26%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	8.07%
Black or African American	1.11%
White or Caucasian	79.11%
American Indian or Alaska Native	2.22%
Asian	1.27%
Two or more races	4.43%
Other	1.42%

Gender

Male (46.89%)

Female (53.11%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	Yes
Housing options	Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking
% of undergrad students who live in college housing	45%

Student Activities

Student-run campus newspaper

Drama/theatre group

Student-run radio station

Student-run television station

Marching band

Choral groups

Campus events:
Blue and White Days (homecoming), Spring Week and Family Life Conference

Student Services

Legal services

Health clinic

Personal/psychological counseling

Women's center

International students advisor

Student Organizations

Greek fraternities

Greek sororities

Local fraternities

Local sororities

Most popular organizations:
Future Teachers Organization, Student Nurses Association, Multi-Culture Club, Human Services Club and Student Ministry Council

Campus Security & Safety

24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services

24-hour patrols by trained officers

Student patrols

Late-night transport/escort services

Electronically-operated dormitory entrances

Other Campus Security & Safety:
campus patrol from 2am to 6am by special request only

Athletics

Men's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No
Basketball
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No
Golf	No
Softball		No	No
Track And Field	No
Volleyball		No	No
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling	No

Women's Sports

Sport	Intramural	Intercollegiate	Scholarship
Baseball	No	No	No
Basketball
Cheerleading	No
Cross-country Running	No
Football	No	No	No
Golf	No
Softball
Track And Field	No
Volleyball
Weight Lifting		No	No
Wrestling	No	No	No

Faculty

70

Total Faculty

11:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 50

Part-time - 20

Male - 27

Female - 43