Overview
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church, Dakota Wesleyan University is a 4-year institution in the southeast region of South Dakota. For all incoming students looking to discover their academic path, DWU’s online Clifton StrengthsFinder helps identify areas of talent so that every student can enroll the classes best suited for them. In addition to more than 45 majors and minors, DWU offers a Learn Strong program training students for the professional world by enhancing their skills in fields such as budgeting and communication. As a Methodist university, DWU features weekly worship services as well as periodic Worship Under the Stars sessions throughout the year.
Acceptance Rate:
75%
Average Net Price:
$21,574
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.4
Average ACT Composite
20
Average SAT Composite
1092
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $32,890 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $32,890 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $7,600 |
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Financial Aid: visit page
Aid & Grants
0
100
58%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
27%
Average Aid Per Year
$21,097
27%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,875
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$17,758
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
61%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2742
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,875
Average Grant & Scholarship By Family Income
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$8,485,184
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$37,100
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
90%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,124
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,594
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
Students receiving federal loans
90%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$6,211
Average Other Loans Per Year
$12,761
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Private
- Not for Profit
- United Methodist
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1209
Students Applied
90
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Fall Regular Decision | August 27 |
Application Fee
$25
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
65%
Submitting ACT
3%
Submitting SAT
Average ACT Composite: 20
Average SAT Composite: 1092
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.4
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By Class Rank
Admissions Resources
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
887
Total Number of Undergrads
723
0
100
39%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
44%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
59
Faculty Overview
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
29
Countries Represented
2
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
29%
Student Organizations
27
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
Yes
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
45%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Tigers
School Colors
royal blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NAIA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Great Plains Athletic Conference
Intramural Sports
4
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$40,900
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$18,594
Loan Default Rate
8%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$258
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are SayingThe classes are challenging anc the teachers are very helpful. If you're not getting something, they'll work with you until you do.
Leah from Iroquois, SD
The new College of Healthcare, Fitness and Sciences sounds challenging and has great placement into grad schools
Mallory from West River, SD
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