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Dakota Wesleyan University
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Mitchell, SD🏛️ Private university📝 Test-optional

Located in Mitchell, South Dakota, this private university enrolls 887 students and admits about 73% of applicants. Health Professions and Business & Marketing are the dominant fields, together accounting for half of all degrees. The average net price after aid is $19,825, though the 48% six-year graduation rate is notably below national averages.

Acceptance rate
73.4%
Enrollment
887
Test policy
optional
Grad rate (6-yr)
48%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
950 – 1420
ACT (composite)
18 – 24
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$15,251
family income
$30–48k
$15,750
family income
$48–75k
$15,927
family income
$75–110k
$19,048
family income
$110k+
$22,416
family income
27% receive Pell grants
73% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields Dakota Wesleyan University graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Health Professions
26.1%
Business & Marketing
23.6%
Education
15.5%
Biology
9.3%
Visual & Performing Arts
7.5%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$53,728
Earnings (6 yr)
$49,432
Completion
48%
Retention
75%
Median debt
$27,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Dakota Wesleyan University?

Dakota Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 73.4%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for Dakota Wesleyan University?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 950 and 1420 on the SAT. The ACT range is 18–24.

How much does Dakota Wesleyan University actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $15,251 per year, rising to $22,416 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.