Dakota Wesleyan University

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• 1200 W University Ave
  Mitchell , SD 57301-4398
  (605) 995-2600
  www.dwu.edu/

  Setting

  Town, remote from an urban area

  Enrollment

  1,204

  Full time

  981

  Part time

  223

  Men full time

  405

  Women full time

  576

  Region Campus Street View

  Mission Statement

  Dakota Wesleyan University aspires to excellence in the liberal arts and professional programs, preparing students for meaningful careers and lifelong intellectual adventure. The University affirms its relationship with the United Methodist Church and fosters diversity in an inclusive atmosphere. DWU encourages the dialogue between mind and soul, simultaneously building relationships, developing whole persons, and promoting service to God and humanity.

  Dakota Wesleyan University More Information

  Type of School

  Four or more years , Private not-for-profit

  Religious affiliation

  United Methodist

  Highest degree offered

  Masters

  Calendar

  Semester

  Distance learning opportunities

  Yes

  Dakota Wesleyan University Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  2%

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  1%

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  3%

  Hispanic

  4%

  White/Non-Hispanic

  83%

  Non-Resident Alien

  1%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  6%

  Enrollment statistics are for a 12-month period as of 2007.

• Dakota Wesleyan University Admission Basics

  Admissions office phone number

  (800) 333-8506

  Open admission policy

  No

  Undergraduate Application fee

  $25

  Applied

  564

  Admitted

  385

  Enrolled

  156

  Admitted %

  68%

  Dakota Wesleyan University Admission factors

  Admission test scores

  Required

  Secondary school GPA

  Required

  Secondary school rank

  Required

  Secondary school record

  Required

  TOEFL

  Required

  Completion of college preparatory program

  Neither required nor recommended

  Recommendations

  Neither required nor recommended

  Formal demonstration of competencies

  Neither required nor recommended

  Dakota Wesleyan University Admission statistics

  Students submitting SAT

  6%

  SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

  400

  SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

  480

  SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

  385

  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

  475

  Students submitting ACT

  94%

  ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

  19

  ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

  24

• Dakota Wesleyan University Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $19,000

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $19,000

  Books and Supplies

  $1,000

  On-campus room and board

  $5,700

  Off-campus room and board

  -

  Dakota Wesleyan University Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  97%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  48% , $3,200 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  97% , $6,071 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  92% , $4,031 on average

• Dakota Wesleyan University Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2007/2008 academic year.

  Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Biochemistry	0	1	0
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General	0	6	0
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Business Administration and Management, General	2	20	0
  Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric	0	1	0
  Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia	0	0	0
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Computer and Information Sciences, Other	0	0	0
  Education	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Art Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Biology Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Business Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Curriculum and Instruction	0	0	17
  Elementary Education and Teaching	0	12	0
  English/Language Arts Teacher Education	0	2	0
  History Teacher Education	0	1	0
  Mathematics Teacher Education	0	3	0
  Music Teacher Education	0	1	0
  Physical Education Teaching and Coaching	0	1	0
  Secondary Education and Teaching	0	0	0
  Secondary School Administration/Principalship	0	0	0
  Social Studies Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Special Education and Teaching, General	0	1	0
  English Language and Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  English Language and Literature, General	0	5	0
  Foreign languages, literatures, and Linguistics	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Foreign Languages and Literatures, General	0	0	0
  Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Athletic Training/Trainer	0	8	0
  Nursing/Registered Nurse	64	8	0
  History	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  History, General	0	2	0
  Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  General Studies	0	0	0
  Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	0	0	0
  Mathematics and Statistics	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Mathematics, General	0	0	0
  Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Behavioral Sciences	0	0	0
  Natural Resources and Conservation	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management	0	0	0
  Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other	0	0	0
  Sport and Fitness Administration/Management	0	4	0
  Philosophy and Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Philosophy	0	0	0
  Religion/Religious Studies	0	0	0
  Psychology	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Psychology, General	0	7	0
  Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other	0	1	0
  Security and Protective Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	0	13	0
  Visual and Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General	0	1	0
  Fine/Studio Arts, General	0	0	0
  Music, General	0	0	0

• Dakota Wesleyan University Deadlines

  Early decision deadline

  -

  Early action deadline

  -

  College will notify student of early decision by

  -

  College will notify student of early action by

  -

  Priority application deadline

  -

  Financial aid priority deadline

  Apr 15th

  Regular application deadline

  Aug 25th

  Fall application deadline

  May 30th

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

  Aug 27th

  SAT Subject score report due

  Aug 27th

  Financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer priority application deadline

  -

  Transfer priority financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer application closing date

  Aug 25th

  Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

  -

  College will notify student by

  -

  College will notify student of transfer decision by

  -

  College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

  -

  Student must reply to acceptance by

  No set date

  Student must reply to financial aid decision by

  -

  Deadline for housing deposit

  -

• Dakota Wesleyan University Admin Settings

  College Profile Override

  -

  Application Link

  -

  Scholarship Calculator Link

  -

  Facebook Link

  -

  Twitter Username

  -

  Virtual Tour Link

  -

  Enable Regional Events

  -

  Next Connect Link Url

  -

  Next Connect Link Text

  -

  Next Connect Description

  -

  Dakota Wesleyan University Sports

  National Collegiate Athletic Association Membership

  -

  Football program

  Yes

  Basketball program

  Yes

  Baseball program

  Yes

  Cross country/track program

  Yes

  Dakota Wesleyan University Military Programs

  ROTC

  No

  Army

  No

  Navy

  No

  Air Force

  No

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