Published
January 22, 2013
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Private not-for-profit | 796 students
Dakota Wesleyan University aspires to be a leading university that educates students to identify and develop their individual talents for successful lives in service to God and the common good.
School Overview: | Dakota Wesleyan University | |
| County | Davison County, SD | |
| Title IV Eligible | Participat | |
| Carnegie Classification | Baccalaureate Colleges--General | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | |
| Institution Control | Private not-for-profit | |
| Instructional Staff Total (research/public service staff included) | 62 staff | 115 staff |
| Student Body | ||
| Total Enrollment | 796 students | 1,633 students |
| # Full-Time Students | 697 students | 1,434 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 99 students | 137 students |
| # Undergraduate Students | 734 students | 1,507 students |
| # Graduate Students | 62 students | 129 students |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 1% | 1% |
| % Asian | 1% | 2% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 3% |
| % Black | 2% | 6% |
| % White | 91% | 84% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| Finances and Admission | ||
| In-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $21,750 | $24,462 |
| Out-State Tuition Fees (2012-13) | $21,750 | $24,744 |
| Percent Admitted | 73% | 64% |
| SAT Reading (25-75%) | 420-600 | 450-570 |
| SAT Math (25-75%) | 400-600 | 460-573 |
| ACT English (25-75%) | 17-26 | 19-25 |
| ACT Math (25-75%) | 17-27 | 18-25 |
| ACT Composite (25-75%) | 18-26 | 20-25 |
School Notes:
- Founded in 1885 by the United Methodist Church, Dakota Wesleyan University is one of South Dakota's oldest and finest liberal arts colleges. Dakota Wesleyan believes your education is about developing the whole person, mind, soul, and spirit and providing you the opportunity to explore your leadership potential in service to God and your community.
- Dakota Wesleyan University provides degree in Art, Behavioral Sciences, Biochemistry, Church and Community, Church Music, Communication, Computers and Multimedia, English, History, Mathematics, Music, Religion and Philosophy, Sociology, Special Education, Theater, Wildlife Management . Secondary Education is offered in 12 subjects.
- Dakota Wesleyan University aspires to be a leading university that educates students to identify and develop their individual talents for successful lives in service to God and the common good.
- Dakota Wesleyan University has been accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602-2504, continuously since 1916. The university is also accredited or approved by the South Dakota Department of Education, South Dakota Board of Nursing, United Methodist University Senate, Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs, and the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission Inc.
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