Dakota Wesleyan University: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - FairQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - FairCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Below Average

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Dakota Wesleyan University is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 890 students enrolled. This college was established in 1885 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Mitchell, South Dakota.

Dakota Wesleyan University is affiliated with United Methodist Church.

Academic Offerings

At Dakota Wesleyan University you can receive your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, or postmaster certificate.

Majors
Offered
60
Dakota Wesleyan University implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and provides 60 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, Nursing, Education, and Marketing and Advertising. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a good sign. However, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Dakota Wesleyan University is relatively low at 69% (close to South Dakota average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
69%
Fair
The graduation rate at Dakota Wesleyan University is low: 44%.

Student to faculty ratio at Dakota Wesleyan University is pretty good - 12:1. Learn more details on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is extremely high, $30,700 a year. The additional fees at Dakota Wesleyan University (not included in tuition costs) are roughly $1,200; which totals $31,900 per academic year.

Read the details about Dakota Wesleyan University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
75%
Doable
According to recent data, 1,209 applications were submitted and 904 were accepted, so it is relatively easy to become a student at this school.

This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at Dakota Wesleyan University in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$3,400
Low
Dakota Wesleyan University provides a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Dakota Wesleyan University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
C+
Dicey
Dakota Wesleyan University offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 600 students, which offers a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - about $3,400 per academic year.

Army ROTC programs are available at Dakota Wesleyan University. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have received a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, Dakota Wesleyan University seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Dakota Wesleyan University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Dakota Wesleyan University
1200 W University Ave
Mitchell, South Dakota
57301-4398, USA
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