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Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell, SD 4-Year Private
Acceptance Rate73%
Acceptance Rate73%

About Dakota Wesleyan University

Dakota Wesleyan University is a private, religious university in the town of Mitchell, South Dakota. Dakota Wesleyan University was founded in 1885. The university enrolls around 836 students a year, including 759 undergrad students.

2017 Acceptance Rate for Dakota Wesleyan University

It is moderately difficult to get into Dakota Wesleyan University. Around 73% of applicants get into Dakota Wesleyan University each year. In 2017, 659 students applied to Dakota Wesleyan University and 483 were admitted.

Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate 73%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate EA not offered
Average GPA 3.4
Test Optional May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores 12%

Click below to find out more about the admissions requirements and deadlines, student life, academics, majors and more.

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Dakota Wesleyan University is located in Mitchell, South Dakota,.

If you want to see Dakota Wesleyan University for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 90 to Mitchell, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Joe Foss Field.

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College Info

1200 West University Avenue Mitchell, SD 57301-4398

Campus Setting: Small Town

Dakota Wesleyan University Application Deadline

First-Year Applications are Due

Aug 27

Transfer Applications are Due

Aug 27

The deadline for Fall first-year applications to Dakota Wesleyan University is Aug 27.

The deadline for Fall transfer applications to Dakota Wesleyan University is Aug 27.

Check the school website for more information about deadlines for specific programs or special admissions programs

Dakota Wesleyan University SAT Scores

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Dakota Wesleyan University Tuition & Fees

Tuition & Fees

$39,430

In State

$39,430

Out-of-State
Cost Breakdown
In State
Out-of-State
State Tuition
$29,700
$29,700
Fees
$1,180
$1,180
Housing
$7,350
$7,350
Books
$1,200
$1,200

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Student Life

Wondering what life at Dakota Wesleyan University is like? There are approximately 836 students enrolled at Dakota Wesleyan University, including 759 undergraduate students and 77 graduate students. 91% percent of students attend school full-time, 74% percent are from SD and 26% percent of students are from other states.

91%

Full Time

9%

Part Time

74%

In State

26%

Out-of-State

Data Source: IPEDs and Peterson's Databases © 2022 Peterson's LLC All rights reserved

Quick Facts

Total Enrollment

836

Campus Setting

Small Town

Acceptance Rate

73%

Tuition and Fees

In State

$30,880

Out-of-State

$30,880

Fall Freshmen
Application Deadline

Aug 27
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