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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
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
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@dwu.edu
Phone: 605-995-2600
Fax: 605-995-2699
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other |
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Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry |
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Biology/biological Sciences, General |
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Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting |
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Accounting And Related Services, Other |
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Actuarial Science |
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Business Administration And Management, General |
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Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies |
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Finance, General |
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Management Science |
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Marketing/marketing Management, General |
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Non-profit/public/organizational Management |
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Organizational Leadership |
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Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia |
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Journalism |
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Speech Communication And Rhetoric |
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Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, Other |
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Computer Software And Media Applications, Other |
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Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design |
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Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Adult And Continuing Education And Teaching |
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Art Teacher Education |
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Biology Teacher Education |
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Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education |
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Education, General |
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Elementary Education And Teaching |
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English/language Arts Teacher Education |
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History Teacher Education |
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Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching |
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Mathematics Teacher Education |
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Music Teacher Education |
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Physical Education Teaching And Coaching |
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Special Education And Teaching, General |
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Teacher Education, Multiple Levels |
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English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
Creative Writing |
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English Language And Literature, General |
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General Literature |
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Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing |
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Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General |
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Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Athletic Training/trainer | ||
Health Services/allied Health/health Sciences, General |
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Registered Nursing/registered Nurse |
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History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
General Studies |
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Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General |
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Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Behavioral Sciences |
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Biological And Physical Sciences |
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Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management |
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Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Exercise Science And Kinesiology |
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Sport And Fitness Administration/management |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Christian Studies |
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Philosophy |
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Philosophy And Religious Studies, General |
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Religion/religious Studies |
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Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General |
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Physics, General |
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Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Human Services, General |
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Public Administration And Social Service Professions, Other |
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Public Policy Analysis, General |
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Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Criminal Justice/safety Studies |
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Forensic Science And Technology | ||
Forensic Science And Technology |
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Homeland Security |
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Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
American Government And Politics (united States) |
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Economics, General |
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Political Science And Government, General |
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Political Science And Government, Other |
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Sociology, General |
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Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Digital Arts |
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Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General |
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Fine/studio Arts, General |
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Graphic Design |
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Music, General |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
1,209
Applied
904
Accepted
723
Enrolled
Female Admissions
349
Females Applied
260
Females Accepted
74%
Male Admissions
851
Males Applied
640
Males Accepted
75%
Applying
3.36
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements | |
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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 |
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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 %
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75th %
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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
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% |
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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 | |
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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
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
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
campus patrol from 2am to 6am by special request only
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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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 |
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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
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