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The campus of Dakota Wesleyan is in Mitchell, SD, 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 has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. The school is known for its programs in nursing and emergency medicine and nutrition and exercise therapy.
Admission at Dakota Wesleyan is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 340. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 400 and 540.
Dakota Wesleyan has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, the school had 834 students enrolled (780 full-time equivalent).
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
http://www.dwu.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 72 | registered nursing |
| Education and Teaching | 38 | curriculum and instruction, elementary school teaching, math teaching, English teaching, physical education teaching, special ed, history teaching, music teaching, ... |
| Business and Management | 22 | business management |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 13 | criminal justice and safety |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 12 | athletic trainer, sports and fitness management, health and fitness |
| Therapy and Counseling | 7 | psychology, behavioral sciences |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | English, history, general studies, liberal arts and sciences, foreign language and literature |
| Science | 7 | biology, biochemistry |
| Family and Social Work | 5 | human services, social service professions |
| Media | 1 | communication studies, digital communications |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 1 | drama |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | wildlife management |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer and info science courses |
| Mathematics | 0 | mathematics |
| Music | 0 | music |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts |
| Religion and Philosophy | 0 | philosophy, religion |
Number of programs and degrees for Dakota Wesleyan in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 102 | 38 |
| Associate's degree | 66 | 4 |
| Master's degree | 17 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, Dakota Wesleyan had a total enrollment of 834 students (780 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 50% |
| Women | 50% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 3% |
| Hispanic | 3% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 31% |
| 20-21 | 25% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 74% |
| Texas | 5% |
| Colorado | 4% |
| Nebraska | 3% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| Minnesota | 3% |
| Montana | 2% |
| California | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Indiana | 1% |
| Puerto Rico | 1% |
| Kansas | 1% |
| New Mexico | 1% |
| Hawaii | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
Dakota Wesleyan offers campus housing for 363 of its 780 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Mitchell, South Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Dakota Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 523 | 391 | 75% | 164 | 42% |
| Men | 280 | 216 | 77% | 82 | 38% |
| Women | 243 | 175 | 72% | 82 | 47% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 340 | 520 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 27 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 25 |
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 | 13% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 82% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 18,500 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,500 |
| Room and board | $ 5,800 |
| Room charge | $ 2,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,350 |
| Books and supplies | $ 920 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,700 |
Financial Aid:
Dakota Wesleyan participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 346100)
Dakota Wesleyan has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 5 | $53,940 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $45,971 | 7 | $46,204 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $40,498 | 9 | $40,457 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $34,439 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $45,086 | 22 | $42,441 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| 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 (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 199 | 96 | 295 |
| Football | 74 | 0 | 74 |
| Basketball | 21 | 25 | 46 |
| Baseball | 37 | 0 | 37 |
| Track | 21 | 14 | 35 |
| All Other Sports | 46 | 57 | 103 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Biology Teacher Education
Business Teacher Education
Curriculum and Instruction
Elementary Education and Teaching
English/Language Arts Teacher Education
History Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
Religion/Religious Studies
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
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% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
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 services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army) Offers athletic scholarships
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