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Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell, SD

Tuition

$32,890

Acceptance

73%

Students

780

Type

University

Setting

Rural

Distance from home

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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?

Sticker price$40,490
Net price (after aid)$19,300

Most students pay the net price after financial aid, not the sticker price.

Net price by family income

$0 – $30k$14,366
$30k – $48k$14,704
$48k – $75k$17,457
$75k – $110k$20,297
$110k+$21,215

After graduation

Median earnings (10yr)$53,728
Median debt at graduation$27,000
Est. monthly loan payment$286

Earnings-to-debt ratio

Moderate · 2.0×

Graduates earn about 2.0× their median debt every year.

Financial access

Students on Pell Grants26%

Pell Grants are federal aid for students from low-income families.

Students with federal loans78%

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.

Scholarships available

Academics

Program format

On-Campus

Areas of study

Natural SciencesEducationArts & HumanitiesSocial SciencesHealth SciencesLaw & Criminal JusticeVisual & Performing ArtsBusiness

Programs (26)

Natural Sciences

ChemistryEnvironmental ScienceMathematics

Education

Secondary EducationElementary EducationSpecial Education

Arts & Humanities

PhilosophyMusicHistoryEnglish Literature

Social Sciences

Political ScienceEconomics

Admissions

Acceptance rate

73%

SAT range

922 - 1131

ACT range

17 - 23

Campus & Student Life

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Frequently asked questions

About Dakota Wesleyan University

Built from CampusPin profile data. Always verify final admissions, cost, financial aid, and program details with the institution before applying. See our data methodology and data dictionary.

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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