Dakota Wesleyan University

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  1200 W University Ave
  Mitchell , SD 57301-4398
  (605) 995-2650
  http://www.dwu.edu
  

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  Setting

  Town, remote from an urban area

  Enrollment

  771

  Full time

  671

  Part time

  100

  Men full time

  288

  Women full time

  383

  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

  Master's

  Calendar

  Semester

  Distance learning opportunities

  Yes

• Dakota Wesleyan University Admission Basics

  Admissions office phone number

  (800) 333-8506

  Open admission policy

  No

  Undergraduate Application fee

  $25

  Applied

  758

  Admitted

  563

  Enrolled

  299

  Admitted %

  74%

  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

  9%

  SAT 1 Verbal 25^th percentile score

  385

  SAT 1 Verbal 75^th percentile score

  550

  SAT 1 Math 25^th percentile score

  385

  SAT 1 Math 75^th percentile score

  582

  Students submitting ACT

  92%

  ACT Composite 25^th percentile score

  18

  ACT Composite 75^th percentile score

  26

  Dakota Wesleyan University Diversity

  American Indian/Alaskan Native

  2%

  Asian/Pacific Islander

  1%

  Black/Non-Hispanic

  2%

  Hispanic

  3%

  White/Non-Hispanic

  89%

  Non-Resident Alien

  1%

  Race/ethnicity unknown

  2%

• Dakota Wesleyan University Cost

  In-State Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $20,810

  Out-of-state Tuition, Full-time Undergraduates

  $20,810

  Books and Supplies

  $1,200

  On-campus room and board

  $6,300

  Off-campus room and board

  $6,300

  Dakota Wesleyan University Financial Aid

  Students Receiving Aid

  100%

  Receiving Federal Grants

  42% , $4,520 on average

  Receiving Institutional Aid

  97% , $9,000 on average

  Receiving Student Loans

  86% , $7,479 on average

• Dakota Wesleyan University Programs & Majors

  Graduates in 2009/2010 academic year.

  Biological and Biomedical Sciences	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Biochemistry	0	0	0
  Biology/Biological Sciences, General	0	1	0
  Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Business Administration and Management, General	2	17	0
  Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric	0	1	0
  Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Web Page, Digital/Multimedia and Information Resources Design	0	2	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	3
  Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship	0	0	1
  Elementary Education and Teaching	0	12	0
  English/Language Arts Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Higher Education/Higher Education Administration	0	0	4
  History Teacher Education	0	2	0
  Mathematics Teacher Education	0	1	0
  Music Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Physical Education Teaching and Coaching	0	0	0
  Secondary School Administration/Principalship	0	0	4
  Social Studies Teacher Education	0	0	0
  Special Education and Teaching, General	0	0	0
  English Language and Literature/Letters	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Creative Writing	0	1	0
  English Language and Literature, General	0	0	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	9	0
  Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)	68	10	0
  History	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  History, General	0	1	0
  Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  General Studies	0	0	0
  Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	0	1	0
  Mathematics and Statistics	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Mathematics, General	0	2	0
  Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Behavioral Sciences	0	2	0
  Biological and Physical 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, General	0	1	0
  Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other	0	0	0
  Kinesiology and Exercise Science	0	1	0
  Sport and Fitness Administration/Management	0	6	0
  Philosophy and Religious Studies	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Philosophy and Religious Studies, General	0	1	0
  Religion/Religious Studies	0	1	0
  Psychology	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Psychology, General	0	3	0
  Public Administration and Social Service Professions	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Human Services, General	0	8	0
  Public Policy Analysis	0	2	0
  Security and Protective Services	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	1	5	0
  Homeland Security	0	0	0
  Visual and Performing Arts	Associate	Bachelor	Master
  Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General	0	0	0
  Fine/Studio Arts, General	0	1	0
  Graphic Design	0	0	0
  Music, General	0	0	0

• Dakota Wesleyan University Deadlines

  Regular Admissions

  Regular application deadline

  Rolling admission

  Priority application deadline

  -

  Fall application deadline

  Rolling admission

  SAT Reasoning / ACT scores due

  -

  SAT Subject score report due

  -

  College will notify student by

  -

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  No set date

  Deadline for housing deposit

  -

  Financial Aid

  Financial aid priority deadline

  April 1

  Financial aid deadline

  -

  College will notify student of financial aid decisions on or about

  -

  Student must reply to financial aid decision by

  -

  Early Decision/Action

  Early decision deadline

  -

  College will notify student of early decision by

  -

  Early action deadline

  -

  College will notify student of early action by

  -

  Transfer Students

  Transfer priority application deadline

  -

  Transfer priority financial aid deadline

  -

  Transfer application closing date

  Rolling admission

  Transfer deadline for filing financial aid forms

  -

  College will notify student of transfer decision by

  -

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  Dakota Wesleyan UniversityNames and Abbreviations

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  Dakota Wesleyan

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