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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 |
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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 |
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| Homeland Security |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Economics, 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
659
Applied
483
Accepted
759
Enrolled
Female Admissions
264
Females Applied
187
Females Accepted
71%
Male Admissions
395
Males Applied
296
Males Accepted
75%
Applying
25
Application Fee
3.36
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
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| Required |
Transcript of high school record |
| Recommended |
A minimum high school GPA of 2 |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
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| Fall freshmen | August 27th | Not reported | |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
| Transfer | August 27th | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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| ACT Composite | 22 | 18 | 26 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
29,700
Private
Fees
1,180
Full-time student fees
7,350
Room & board
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
759
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
26%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 2.45% |
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| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| White or Caucasian | 87.35% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Asian | 1.22% |
| Two or more races | 2.99% |
| Other | 0.14% |
Gender
Male (45.72%)
Female (54.28%)
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 | |
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| Basketball | |
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| Cheerleading | No | |
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| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Football | No | |
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| Golf | No | |
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| Softball | |
No | No |
| Track And Field | No | |
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| Volleyball | |
No | No |
| Weight Lifting | |
No | No |
| Wrestling | No | |
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Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
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| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | |
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| Cheerleading | No | |
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| Cross-country Running | No | |
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| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | |
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| Softball | |
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| Track And Field | No | |
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| Volleyball | |
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| 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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