Logo-stateuniv-h55

StateUniversity.com – U.S. University Directory   [ Home » University List » South Dakota ]

1200 W University Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301-4398
p. 605-995-2600
w. www.dwu.edu

Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell, SD

Click a star & be the first to rate this school!


Request Info Compare This School What's my Chance of Admission?
New!

Nearby Schools

Schools geographically nearby

Similar Schools

Schools similar in rank, size, etc.

Information Summary

Ranks 12th in South Dakota and 1082nd overall
See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list

Add an image …

Dakota Wesleyan University School Images

shirt :: Dakota Wesleyan University

Carnegie Foundation Classification

Baccalaureate Colleges — Diverse Fields
UndergraduateProfessions plus arts & sciences, no graduate coexistence
GraduateN/A
Undergraduate PopulationFull-time four-year, selective, lower transfer-in
EnrollmentVery high undergraduate
Size & SettingVery small four-year, primarily nonresidential

General Characteristics

Title IV EligibilityParticipates in Title IV federal financial aid programs
Highest offeringMaster's degree
Calendar SystemSemester
Years of college work requiredN/A
Variable Tuition
Religious AffiliationUnited Methodist
Congressional District4600

Special Learning Opportunities

Distance Learning
ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force  —   /   / 
Study Abroad
Weekend College
Teacher Certification

Student Tuition Costs and Fees

What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Dakota Wesleyan University?
1130th for total cost of attendance
  In District In State Out of State
Effective as of 2010-08-04
FT Undergraduate Tuition $19,000 $19,000 $19,000
FT Undergraduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour $410 $410 $410
FT Graduate Tuition $5,400 $5,400 $5,400
FT Graduate Required Fees N/A N/A N/A
PT Graduate per Credit Hour $300 $300 $300
Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus $28,570 $28,570 $28,570
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family $28,570 $28,570 $28,570
Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family $22,700 $22,700 $22,700

Student Tuition Cost History and Trends

Prior year comparison and trends on the cost of attending / attendance cost.
  In District In State Out of State
Published Tuition & Fees $17,500 $18,500 $17,500 $18,500 $17,500 $18,500
  Cost (regardless of residency)
Effective as of 2010-08-04
Books & Supplies $920(N/C)
On-Campus – Room & Board $5,250 $5,800
On-Campus – Other Expenses $2,550 $2,700
Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board $5,000 $5,800
Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses $2,550 $2,700
Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board $2,550 $2,700

Admission Details

Effective as of 2010-08-05
Application Fee RequiredN/A
Undergraduate Application Fee$25
Graduate Application Fee$50
First Professional Application FeeN/A
Applicants 538 (320 male / 218 female)
Admitted 434 (268 male / 166 female)
Admission rate 81%
First-time Enrollment 168 (93 male / 75 female)
FT Enrollment 168 (93 male / 75 female)
PT Enrollment N/A (N/A male / N/A female)
Total Enrollment763

Admission Criteria

What criteria does Dakota Wesleyan University use for admissions?  = Required,   = Recommended,   = Neither required nor recommended
Open Admissions
Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record  /   / 
College Prep. CompletionN/A
RecommendationsN/A
Formal competency demoN/A
Admission test scores
TOEFL
Other testsN/A

Admission Credits Accepted

What types of credits does Dakota Wesleyan University accept?
Dual Credit
Life Experience
Advanced Placement (AP)

Athletics - Association Memberships

Sports / Athletic Conference Memberships NAIA
NAIA Basketball Conference Great Plains Athletic Conference
NAIA Baseball Conference Great Plains Athletic Conference
NAIA Track & Field Conference Great Plains Athletic Conference

ACT Test Admission

479th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting ACT results 91%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 15 / 26
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 16 / 26
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 18 / 26

SAT Test Admission

475th for 75pctl scores
Applicants submitting SAT results 8%
Verbal scores (25/75 %ile) 390 / 630
Math scores (25/75 %ile) 410 / 580
Cumulative scores (25/75 %ile) 800 / 1210

Student Services

Remedial Services
Academic / Career Counseling
PT Cost-defraying Employment
Career Placement
On-Campus Day Care
Library Facility

Student Living

First-time Room / Board Required
Dorm Capacity365
Meals per Week20
Room Fee$2,300
Board Fee$3,570

Student Financial Aid Details

How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
Dakota Wesleyan University 2073rd for the average student loan amount.
Secrets to getting the best South Dakota scholarships and financial aid
Effective as of 2010-09-21

Student Enrollment Demographics

How many students are enrolled at Dakota Wesleyan University?

Student Graduation Demographics

How many students graduated at Dakota Wesleyan University?

Most Popular Fields of Study

The top 5 fields of study completed at Dakota Wesleyan University.

Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas

Reported area around or near Mitchell, SD 57301-4398
Surrounding communityRemote town (over 35 mi. away from an urban cluster)
Total Population17,305 (14,525 urban / 2,780 rural)
Households7,053 (2.36 people per house)
Median Household Income$33,209
Families4,367 (2.99 people per family)

Student Completion / Graduation Demographics

How many students are successful graduates?
 
Total 4 12 12 324 2 354
Art Teacher Education
Athletic Training/Trainer 6 6
Behavioral Sciences
Biochemistry 4 4
Biology Teacher Education
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 2 6 8
Business Administration and Management, General 2 2 42 46
Business Teacher Education
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 4 2 12 18
Curriculum and Instruction 2 6 28 2 38
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Elementary Education and Teaching 2 26 28
English Language and Literature, General 4 4
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
Fine/Studio Arts, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
Health and Physical Education, General 6 6
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
History Teacher Education 2 2
History, General 6 6
Human Services, General 10 10
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 2 2
Mathematics Teacher Education
Mathematics, General 2 2
Music Teacher Education 2 2
Music, General 2 2
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 130 130
Philosophy
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 2 2
Psychology, General 8 8
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 2 2
Religion/Religious Studies 2 2
Secondary Education and Teaching
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management 2 6 8
Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design 2 14 16
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 2 2

Faculty Compensation / Salaries

Dakota Wesleyan University 3003rd for the average full-time faculty salary.
Effective as of 2010-08-31
Tenure system
Average FT Salary $44,446 ($46,010 male / $42,733 female)
Number of FT Faculty 44 (23 male / 21 female)
Number of PT Faculty 3
FT Faculty Ratio 15 : 1
Total Benefits $529,896

Add a video …

Dakota Wesleyan University School Videos

There aren't any videos for this school. Be the first to share your video to thousands of people!


Comment and Corrections

Make a Comment …

Feel free to add comments or additional information regarding Dakota Wesleyan University, or discuss this school in the University Discussion Forum

This website and associated pages are not associated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Dakota Wesleyan University.
StateUniversity.com has no official or unofficial affiliation with Dakota Wesleyan University.


App_store_badge

Click here to download our new iPhone/iPod app.
Find the closest or best matched schools for you!