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
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
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
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Tigers
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia