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Overview
Dakota Wesleyan University is a Comprehensive institution located in Mitchell, SD, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
1200 West University Avenue
Mitchell, SD 57301-4398
United States
Mitchell, SD 57301-4398
United States
Contact
Mrs. Melissa Herr-Valburg
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@dwu.edu
Phone: 605-995-2600
Fax: 605-995-2699
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@dwu.edu
Phone: 605-995-2600
Fax: 605-995-2699
Majors & Degrees
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
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Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, And Group Studies, Other | ||
Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Biochemistry | ||
Biology/biological Sciences, General | ||
Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Accounting | ||
Accounting And Related Services, Other | ||
Actuarial Science | ||
Business Administration And Management, General | ||
Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies | ||
Finance, General | ||
Management Science | ||
Marketing/marketing Management, General | ||
Non-profit/public/organizational Management | ||
Organizational Leadership | ||
Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
Digital Communication And Media/multimedia | ||
Journalism | ||
Speech Communication And Rhetoric | ||
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Computer And Information Sciences, Other | ||
Computer Software And Media Applications, Other | ||
Web Page, Digital/multimedia And Information Resources Design | ||
Education | Associate | Bachelors |
Adult And Continuing Education And Teaching | ||
Art Teacher Education | ||
Biology Teacher Education | ||
Business And Innovation/entrepreneurship Teacher Education | ||
Education, General | ||
Elementary Education And Teaching | ||
English/language Arts Teacher Education | ||
History Teacher Education | ||
Junior High/intermediate/middle School Education And Teaching | ||
Mathematics Teacher Education | ||
Music Teacher Education | ||
Physical Education Teaching And Coaching | ||
Special Education And Teaching, General | ||
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | ||
English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
Creative Writing | ||
English Language And Literature, General | ||
General Literature | ||
Professional, Technical, Business, And Scientific Writing | ||
Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Foreign Languages And Literatures, General | ||
Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Athletic Training/trainer | ||
Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | ||
History | Associate | Bachelors |
History, General | ||
Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
General Studies | ||
Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies | ||
Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
Mathematics, General | ||
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Behavioral Sciences | ||
Biological And Physical Sciences | ||
Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management | ||
Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Exercise Science And Kinesiology | ||
Sport And Fitness Administration/management | ||
Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
Christian Studies | ||
Philosophy | ||
Philosophy And Religious Studies, General | ||
Religion/religious Studies | ||
Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Chemistry, General | ||
Physics, General | ||
Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
Psychology, General | ||
Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
Human Services, General | ||
Public Administration And Social Service Professions, Other | ||
Public Policy Analysis, General | ||
Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
Criminal Justice/safety Studies | ||
Forensic Science And Technology | ||
Homeland Security | ||
Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
Economics, General | ||
Political Science And Government, Other | ||
Sociology, General | ||
Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
Digital Arts | ||
Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | ||
Fine/studio Arts, General | ||
Graphic Design | ||
Music, General |
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
659
Applied
483
Accepted
739
Enrolled
Female Admissions
264
Females Applied
187
Females Accepted
71%
Male Admissions
395
Males Applied
296
Males Accepted
75%
Applying
25
Application Fee
3.36
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
Admission Requirements |
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Application Deadlines
Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
---|---|---|---|
Fall freshmen | August 27th | Not reported | |
Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | |
Transfer | August 27th | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
Test | Avg. Score | 25th % | 75th % | |
---|---|---|---|---|
ACT Composite | 22 | 18 | 26 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
29,700
Private
Fees
1,180
Full-time student fees
7,350
Room & board
Financial Aid
21,889
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
14,660
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
9,320
Avg. Loan Aid
10,158
Avg. Grant Aid
13,425
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
58%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
7%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
739
Total Undergrad students
1%
International Students
26%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 2.45% |
---|---|
Black or African American | 3.4% |
White or Caucasian | 87.35% |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 1.5% |
Asian | 1.22% |
Two or more races | 2.99% |
Other | 0.14% |
Gender
Male (46.96%)
Female (55.75%)
Campus Life
Housing
Type | |
---|---|
College-owned housing | Yes |
Housing requirements | Yes |
Housing options |
Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
% of undergrad students who live in college housing | 45% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Blue and White Days (homecoming), Spring Week and Family Life Conference
Blue and White Days (homecoming), Spring Week and Family Life Conference
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Future Teachers Organization, Student Nurses Association, Multi-Culture Club, Human Services Club and Student Ministry Council
Future Teachers Organization, Student Nurses Association, Multi-Culture Club, Human Services Club and Student Ministry Council
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
campus patrol from 2am to 6am by special request only
campus patrol from 2am to 6am by special request only
Athletics
Men's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Baseball | No | ||
Basketball | |||
Cheerleading | No | ||
Cross-country Running | No | ||
Football | No | ||
Golf | No | ||
Softball | No | No | |
Track And Field | No | ||
Volleyball | No | No | |
Weight Lifting | No | No | |
Wrestling | No |
Women's Sports
Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
---|---|---|---|
Baseball | No | No | No |
Basketball | |||
Cheerleading | No | ||
Cross-country Running | No | ||
Football | No | No | No |
Golf | No | ||
Softball | |||
Track And Field | No | ||
Volleyball | |||
Weight Lifting | No | No | |
Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
46
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 39
Part-time - 7
Male - 27
Female - 43
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