Dakota Wesleyan University
Faith-based college · Mitchell, SD · 670 undergraduates
Acceptance rate, SAT and ACT scores, cost, and financial aid
Acceptance rate
73%
Moderately selective
SAT (middle 50%)
—
ACT (middle 50%)
—
Average net price
$24,039
per year, after grants
Cost of attendance
$45,259
per year, before aid
Graduation rate
54%
within 6 years
These numbers haven't been checked against official data yet. Values marked changed a lot or disagree with another source. Costs, aid, and policies change every year — always confirm on the college's website before you decide.
How hard is it to get into Dakota Wesleyan University?
Dakota Wesleyan University accepts about 73 of every 100 applicants (73%), which makes it moderately selective. This number changed a lot in the latest data, so confirm it with the college.
The latest federal data says Dakota Wesleyan University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Dakota Wesleyan University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
How much does Dakota Wesleyan University cost?
The full cost of attendance — tuition, fees, housing, food, books, and other expenses — is about $45,259 a year before financial aid.
After grants and scholarships, students who get federal aid pay $24,039 a year on average. Your price depends on your family's income — use the college's net price calculator for an estimate.
Tuition and fees are $34,540 a year.
- Tuition & fees (in-state)$34,540
- Tuition & fees (out-of-state)$34,540
- Room & board$8,500
- Total cost of attendance$45,259
- Average net price after grants$24,039
Popular majors
Business, Health Professions & Nursing, Education, Criminal Justice, Biology.
Dakota Wesleyan University FAQ
- What is Dakota Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
- 73% — moderately selective.
- Is Dakota Wesleyan University test-optional?
- The latest federal data says Dakota Wesleyan University is test-blind (SAT and ACT scores aren’t considered), but that data can lag a year or two and several colleges have changed their policies since. Confirm on Dakota Wesleyan University's admissions website before you decide whether to send scores.
- How much does Dakota Wesleyan University cost?
- About $45,259 a year before aid; $24,039 on average after grants.
- What is Dakota Wesleyan University's FAFSA school code?
- 003461. Add it in the "Colleges" section of the FAFSA at studentaid.gov so Dakota Wesleyan University receives your information.
- What is Dakota Wesleyan University's graduation rate?
- 54% of students finish within six years.
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|---|---|---|---|---|
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