Dakota Wesleyan University
Private nonprofit, 4-year
1200 W University Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301-4398
Quick Facts
661
Total Enrollment
73%
Acceptance Rate
46%
Graduation Rate
$49,432
Median Earnings (6yr)
$32,890
In-State Tuition
$19,300
Avg Net Price
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
About Dakota Wesleyan University
Institution Details
| Type | Private nonprofit, 4-year |
| Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
| Size | Under 1,000 |
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission |
| Primary Degree | Bachelor's |
| Highest Degree | Graduate |
Location
| Address | 1200 W University Ave |
| City | Mitchell, SD |
| ZIP Code | 57301-4398 |
| County | Davison County |
Special Designations
President/Chief Administrator: Daniel R. Kittle (President)
Programs & Degrees
Degree information not available.
Top Programs by Graduates
Admissions
Enrollment Statistics
| Total Enrollment | 661 |
Student Demographics
| Female | 53% |
| Male | 47% |
Race/Ethnicity
| White | 80.2% |
| Black | 1.7% |
| Hispanic | 9.1% |
| Asian | 0.6% |
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 4.4% |
| Non-Resident Alien | 2.3% |
| Unknown | 0.3% |
Student Characteristics
| Age 25 and Older | 10.3% |
| Part-Time Students | 8.6% |
Tuition & Financial Aid
$32,890
In-State Tuition
$32,890
Out-of-State Tuition
$42,473
Total Cost of Attendance
$19,300
Avg. Net Price
Financial Aid Statistics
| Students Receiving Pell Grants | 26% |
| Students with Federal Loans | 78% |
| Students Receiving Any Aid | 26% |
Student Debt & Repayment
| Median Debt at Graduation | $27,000 |
| Median Total Debt | $19,500 |
| 90th Percentile Debt | $37,500 |
| 3-Year Repayment Rate | 70% |
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after grants and scholarships:
| $0 - $30,000 | $14,366 |
| $30,001 - $48,000 | $14,704 |
| $48,001 - $75,000 | $17,457 |
| $75,001 - $110,000 | $20,297 |
| $110,001+ | $21,215 |
Earnings After Graduation
Median earnings for students who received federal financial aid:
$49,432
6 Years After
$51,754
8 Years After
$53,728
10 Years After
Earnings Range (6 years after enrollment):
25th percentile: $37,173 | 75th percentile: $67,627
Earnings by Family Income Background
$42,202
Low Income
$50,272
Middle Income
$50,580
High Income
Student Outcomes
69%
Full-Time Retention
90%
Part-Time Retention
46%
Graduation Rate
Institutional Resources
12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
$6,766
Avg. Faculty Salary
(monthly)
$7,011
Instructional Expenditure
(per student)
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