Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell, SD

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Acceptance Rate

73%

Enrollment

661

Graduation Rate

46%

Student-Faculty Ratio

12:1

Median Earnings (10yr)

$53,728

Retention Rate

69%

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Scale

SAT

ACT

Test-optional

Extracurriculars

LimitedExceptional

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition

$32,890

Out-of-State Tuition

$32,890

Avg Net Price

$19,300

Room & Board

$7,600

Total COA

$42,473

Median Debt

$27,000

Net Price by Family Income

$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

Pell Grant Rate: 26%

Federal Loan Rate: 78%

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Family Income

Sticker Price$40,490

Estimated Net Price$19,300 (avg)

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Outcomes

Graduation Rate

46%

Median Earnings (10yr)

$53,728

Retention Rate

69%

Median Debt

$27,000

Top Programs

Business & Marketing

24.1%

Health Professions

22.2%

Education

13.9%

Psychology

10.8%

Biology

8.2%

Parks, Recreation & Fitness

4.4%

Visual & Performing Arts

4.4%

Criminal Justice

3.8%

Interdisciplinary Studies

2.5%

Natural Resources

1.3%

Top Majors

Major	Graduates	Earnings (4yr)
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	61	$74,077
Business Administration, Management and Operations	20	—
Health and Physical Education/Fitness	15	—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	13	—
Psychology, General	11	—
Criminal Justice and Corrections	11	$45,334
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	8	—
Biology, General	8	—
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology	8	—
Accounting and Related Services	5	—
Special Education and Teaching	3	—
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations	3	—
Behavioral Sciences	2	—
History	2	—
Communication and Media Studies	1	—