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
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

1,153

Applied

839

Accepted

767

Enrolled

Female Admissions

465

Females Applied

341

Females Accepted

73%

Acceptance Rate

Male Admissions

688

Males Applied

498

Males Accepted

72%

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

33,100

Private

Fees

1,440

Full-time student fees

8,500

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

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

767

Total Undergrad students

2%

International Students

26%

Out-of-state students

Race/Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino	9.08%
Black or African American	1.66%
White or Caucasian	80.18%
American Indian or Alaska Native	1.51%
Asian	0.61%
Two or more races	4.39%
Other	0.3%

Gender

Male (43.81%)

Female (56.19%)

Campus Life

Housing

Type
College-owned housing	Yes
Housing requirements	None
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

198

Total Faculty

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-time - 144

Part-time - 54

Male - 90

Female - 108