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Dakota Wesleyan University

#1068 in US ranking Mitchell, SD
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$45,259
Tuition & fees
$34,540
Avg. aid
$19,498
Receiving aid
100%

Admissions

Acceptance rate
73%
Avg. SAT
980
Avg. ACT
22

Outcomes

Graduation rate
48%
Median salary
$52,362
1 yr after graduation

What are the popular events and traditions at Dakota Wesleyan University?

Blue and White Days is Dakota Wesleyan's homecoming celebration, bringing alumni and current students together around campus events. It is a recurring tradition rather than an ordinary weekly activity.

Other events identified with the university include Spring Week and the Family Life Conference. Their programs and schedules can change, so students should consult the current campus calendar for what is planned in a particular year. Together, recurring celebrations and conferences give students ways to participate in campus life beyond courses and team sports.

What are the student housing and dining options at Dakota Wesleyan University?

Dakota Wesleyan offers college-operated, coeducational housing for undergraduates, and residence-hall internet access is reported. Housing is available, but availability alone does not establish that every applicant is guaranteed a room or that all students must live on campus.

Students comparing residential and commuting options should ask for the current housing application, room-selection timeline, residence policies, and meal-plan requirements. Dining costs depend on the plan and living arrangement a student chooses. The current housing and dining schedule is the right source for a personal budget, particularly for students deciding whether to live in a residence hall or commute from Mitchell or a nearby community.

Dakota Wesleyan University Campus Life

College owned housing available

Yes

Co-ed housing

Yes

Freshmen can park on campus

Yes

Highspeed speed internet

Yes

School organizations

27

Dakota Wesleyan University Campus at a Glance

Student-to-faculty ratio
12:1
Undergraduates living on campus
45%
Campus size
50 acres

Dakota Wesleyan University Career Help & Outcomes

Career Centers:

Full time employees: 1

Career Counselling:

Individual: All undergraduates

Group: All undergraduates

Career Center services:

  • Career/Interest testing

Other information:

Job fairs on campus

Yes

Individual job placement

All undergraduates

On campus employer recruitment

All undergraduates

Dakota Wesleyan University Library Services and Resources

Main library name

George and Eleanor McGovern Library

Number of libraries on campus

1

Reservable study rooms in library

No

24h access

No

Physical facilities

Yes

Access to digital/electronic resources

Yes

Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials

Yes

Established library hours

Yes

Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Yes

Dakota Wesleyan University Computer Labs Access

  • 24h access
  • Help desk

Dakota Wesleyan University Location & Map

Data last updated on November 5, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.

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