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Campus Vibe
Small & IntimateRuralPrivateBusiness Focus
Known for business — close-knit campus
Dakota Wesleyan University is a private institution in Mitchell with particular strength in business and health sciences.
A small campus of 661 undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $53,728 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $19,300.
Established
1885
Motto
Sacrifice or Service
Type
Private university
Conference
National Association of
Division
Division II
73%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
661Students
12:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$53,728Earnings 10yr
$19,300Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
Dakota Wesleyan University Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate72.8%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition$32,890
Room & Board$7,600
Books & Supplies$1,500
Total Cost of Attendance$42,473
Average Net Price$19,300
Median Debt at Graduation$27,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$286
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$14,366
$30–48K$14,704
$48–75K$17,457
$75–110K$20,297
$110K+$21,215
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$19,300
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
22.4%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$19,500
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Programs (58)
Student Body
Undergrads
661
Gender Split
53% / 47%
Women / Men
First Generation
29%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%
Race & Ethnicity
White 80%
Black 2%
Hispanic 9%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate46.4%
Freshman Retention69.4%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$49,432
8 Years$51,754
10 Years$53,728
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$37,800
Men
$44,700
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Tigers
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112Above Average
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
68°Sep
55°Oct
42°Nov
30°Dec
25°Jan
28°Feb
38°Mar
50°Apr
62°May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)