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The campus of Dakota Wesleyan is in Mitchell, South Dakota, which is a self-contained town. Its United Methodist nature is one of the defining aspects of the school. Dakota Wesleyan is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at the school include, at the school's highest level, the Master's degree.
Dakota Wesleyan is known for its programs in mathematics, nursing and emergency medicine, nutrition and exercise therapy, and security and law enforcement.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 440. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 540.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2005, Dakota Wesleyan had 830 students enrolled (803 full-time equivalent).
Full-time students are the norm at the school. Dakota Wesleyan offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. Dakota Wesleyan values student athletics, and belongs to the Great Plains Athletic Conference. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Dakota Wesleyan University aspires to excellence in the liberal arts and professional programs, preparing students for meaningful careers and lifelong intellectual adventure. The University affirms its relationship with the United Methodist Church and fosters diversity in an inclusive atmosphere. DWU encourages the dialogue between mind and soul, simultaneously building relationships, developing whole persons, and promoting service to God and humanity."
More complete details are provided below.
Dakota Wesleyan University
1200 W University Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301-4398
General Phone: (605) 995-2600
Admissions Phone: (605) 995-2650
Financial Aid Phone: (605) 995-2654
http://www.dwu.edu/
Dakota Wesleyan awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 30 | registered nursing |
| Education And Teaching | 25 | elementary school teaching, history teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, English teaching |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 22 | athletic trainer, sports and fitness management, exercise science |
| Business And Management | 21 | business |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 11 | criminal justice and safety |
| Therapy And Counseling | 6 | psychology, behavioral sciences |
| Family And Social Work | 6 | human services |
| Science | 5 | biology |
| Mathematics | 4 | mathematics |
| Liberal Arts | 3 | English, history, sociology, general studies |
| Media | 3 | communication studies |
| Religion And Philosophy | 3 | religion |
| Art Studies | 2 | art studies |
| Music | 0 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Dakota Wesleyan in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 111 | 22 |
| Associate's degree | 30 | 2 |
In 2005, Dakota Wesleyan had a total enrollment of 830 students (803 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 57% |
| Women | 43% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 87% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 0% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 82% |
| Louisiana | 3% |
| Minnesota | 2% |
| Nebraska | 2% |
| Colorado | 2% |
| Montana | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Alaska | 1% |
| Washington | 1% |
| California | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| Arizona | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 58 % |
| Part-Time | 24 % |
Dakota Wesleyan offers campus housing for 365 of its 803 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Mitchell, South Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 823 | 612 | 74% | 133 | 22% |
| Men | 365 | 274 | 75% | 76 | 28% |
| Women | 458 | 338 | 74% | 57 | 17% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 440 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 23 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 23 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | not required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 1% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 95% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (605) 995-2650
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 15,700 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,700 |
| Room and board | $ 4,600 |
| Room charge | $ 2,000 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,800 |
Financial Aid:
Dakota Wesleyan participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 346100)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (605) 995-2654
Dakota Wesleyan has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 10 | 4 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 5 | 9 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 9 | 8 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 10 | $49,445 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $41,808 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $34,335 | 12 | $41,241 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $41,598 | 19 | $40,810 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Basketball | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Baseball | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
| Track | Great Plains Athletic Conference |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 191 | 68 | 259 |
| Football | 79 | 0 | 79 |
| Basketball | 32 | 22 | 54 |
| Track | 20 | 17 | 37 |
| Baseball | 29 | 0 | 29 |
| All Other Sports | 31 | 29 | 60 |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dakota Wesleyan Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
United Methodist affiliation Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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