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Dakota Wesleyan University
Dakota Wesleyan University
MITCHELL, SD . 4 Year 3.9
#1194 in Best Colleges in America
1200 W UNIVERSITY AVE MITCHELL, SD 57301

Overview

Dakota Wesleyan University (DWU), located in Mitchell, South Dakota, is a private Christian university that combines faith and academics. It was founded in 1885. The campus environment is warm and close, with a student-teacher ratio of less than 13:1, emphasizing personalized education and life guidance. DWU offers undergraduate and graduate majors in liberal arts, business, education, health sciences, etc., focusing on the combination of theory and practice. As a Methodist-backed institution, DWU advocates service spirit and social responsibility, and encourages students to actively participate in the community, international and professional fields. Tiger is the logo of its sports team, active in NAIA and regionals sports events.

Rankings

  • 243

    #243 in Best Colleges for Nursing in America

  • 6

    #6 in Best Value Colleges in South Dakota

  • 321

    #321 in Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America

  • Best Colleges for Nursing in America 243 of 774
  • Best Colleges for Criminal Justice in America 321 of 706
  • Best Colleges for Education in America 375 of 972

Academics

  • B Academics
  • B+Value
  • B Diversity
  • B Campus
  • BAthletics
  • B Party Scene
  • B Professors
  • BLocation
  • BDorms
  • BCampus Food
  • BStudent Life
  • B+Safety

Majors

  • Nursing
    51 Graduates
  • Business
    17 Graduates
  • Elementary Education
    12 Graduates
  • Criminal Justice and Safety Studies
    10 Graduates
  • Psychology
    9 Graduates
  • Accounting
    8 Graduates
  • Graphic Design
    7 Graduates
  • Biology
    5 Graduates
  • Communications
    5 Graduates
  • Kinesiology and Exercise Science
    5 Graduates

Admissions

  • Rolling Admissions
    Application Deadline
  • 76%
    Acceptance Rate
  • $0
    Application Fee
  • Application Website
    Visit offical website
  • SAT Range
    860-1100
  • ACT Range
    19-25
  • SAT/ACT
    Considered but not required
  • High School GPA
    Required
  • Early Decision/Early Action

Costs

  • Average Total Aid Awarded
    $18,033
  • Students Receiving Financial Aid
    100%
  • National Average Cost
    $15,523

After College

  • Graduation Rate
    55%
  • Employed 2 Years After Graduation
    92%
  • National Average Earnings
    $33,028

Students

  • Full-Time Enrollment
    654 Undergrads
  • Part-Time Undergrads
    0
  • Undergrads Over 25
    2%
  • Pell Grant
    30%
  • Varsity Athletes
    56%

Campus Life

  • Student Faculty Ratio
    12:1
  • Evening Degree Programs
    No
  • Athletic Conference
    Great Plains Athletic Conference
  • Athletic Division
    NAIA

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