Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell, SD
Cost & Financial Aid
In-State Tuition
$32,890
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,890
Avg On-Campus Living
$7,600
Avg Off-Campus Living
$9,000
Financial Aid & Outcomes
CollegeScorecard · 2024
What will it actually cost?
Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.
Net price by family income
After graduation
Earnings-to-debt ratio
Moderate · 2.0×Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.
Financial access
Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.
Share of students who borrowed to pay for school.
Some fields may not be reported by this institution. Verify final details with the school directly.
Student Outcomes
Graduation Rate
46%
Freshman Retention
69%
Source: CollegeScorecard (2024)
Final aid offers, scholarships, and net price vary per family. Always verify with the school's financial aid office.
Academics
Program format
Areas of study
Programs (26)
Natural Sciences
Education
Arts & Humanities
Social Sciences
Admissions
Acceptance rate
73%
SAT range
922 - 1131
ACT range
17 - 23
Campus & Student Life
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Mitchell, SD 57301
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About Dakota Wesleyan University
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- Where is Dakota Wesleyan University located?
- Dakota Wesleyan University is located in Mitchell, SD, in the United States.
- What type of institution is Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Dakota Wesleyan University is a private university based in SD. CampusPin classifies institutions as either four-year universities or two-year community colleges, with control labeled public or private.
- What is the acceptance rate at Dakota Wesleyan University?
- The most recently reported acceptance rate at Dakota Wesleyan University is approximately 73%. Acceptance rate signals selectivity but does not predict any individual applicant's outcome and is not a measure of school quality. CampusPin reports the federally-published value; verify the current cycle with the institution.
- What is the tuition at Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Dakota Wesleyan University's published in-state tuition is approximately $32,890 per year. This is the published price before financial aid; the net price most students actually pay is typically lower. Verify the current academic-year tuition with the institution before applying.
- How many students attend Dakota Wesleyan University?
- Dakota Wesleyan University reports total enrollment of approximately 780 students (undergraduate plus graduate). Total enrollment is a useful sizing signal — see the institutional profile for additional breakdowns when available.
- How should I verify final details about Dakota Wesleyan University?
- CampusPin compiles institutional data from public datasets like IPEDS and the College Scorecard, plus institutional websites and editorial review. Before applying, paying a deposit, or making a final decision, confirm admissions requirements, current tuition, financial aid, deadlines, and program details directly with Dakota Wesleyan University.
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