# Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell, SD. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/dakota-wesleyan-university

Dakota Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit college in Mitchell, SD with 670 undergraduates. It admits 73% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $24,039 per year ($24,500 for families earning under $30,000). 54% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $57,757 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 73% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,153 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 839 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $45,259 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $24,039 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $24,500 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $25,545 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $24,247 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $22,897 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $24,105 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 670 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 54% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $57,757 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $26,859 (FY2024) |

## What Dakota Wesleyan University considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Not considered
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Not considered
- Recommendations: Not considered
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Not considered
- Work experience: Not considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Dakota Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?**

Dakota Wesleyan University admits 73% of applicants, which makes it accessible.

**Is Dakota Wesleyan University test optional?**

Test blind (scores not considered).

**How many students apply to Dakota Wesleyan University?**

In Fall 2023, 1,153 students applied to Dakota Wesleyan University and 839 were admitted; 184 enrolled.

**Does Dakota Wesleyan University consider legacy status?**

No. Dakota Wesleyan University reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Dakota Wesleyan University require an essay?**

Dakota Wesleyan University reported that an essay or personal statement is not considered for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Dakota Wesleyan University cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $45,259 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $24,039.

**What is Dakota Wesleyan University's graduation rate?**

54% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 219091. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology