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Private Non-Profit4-Yearsmall campus
Dakota Wesleyan University
Mitchell, SD
2.9Above Average
73%
Open Admissions
50%
Graduation
About Dakota Wesleyan University
Dakota Wesleyan University is a private, non-profit four-year institution located in Mitchell, South Dakota. With an enrollment of approximately 661 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 73%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 50%. Graduates earn a median salary of $53,728 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $19,300 per year.
Key Statistics
Acceptance Rate
73%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
50%
Enrollment
661
Total students
Median Earnings
$53,728
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$32,890
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$32,890
Per year
Average Net Price
$19,300
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
Campus Location
Admissions
Admission Requirements
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
Test-optional / N/A
Test Score Ranges
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
Test-optional / N/A
SAT Math
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Composite
Test-optional / N/A
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Cost & Financial Aid
Cost Comparison
Out-of-State Tuition$32,890/yr
Avg Net Price (after aid)$19,300/yr
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Below Avg4-Year Cost
$77,200
10-Year Earnings
$537,280
ROI Multiple
7.0×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Scholarships at Dakota Wesleyan University
Student Outcomes
50%
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
$54k
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
661
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
