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Dakota Wesleyan University

  • 1200 W University Ave
  • Mitchell, SD 57301
  • OPEID College Code: 00346100
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  • General Phone: (605) 995-2600
  • President: Robert G. Duffett
  • Website: www.dwu.edu
  • Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Master's Degree
  • Local Area: Remote Town
  • Student Enrollment: 834
  • College Mascot: Tigers
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
  • On-Campus Day Care Available
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
    • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
    Religious Affiliation
  • United Methodist
    Mission Statement
  • 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.
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    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
    • Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
  • Undergraduate Classification
    • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
    • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Lower Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
    • Very High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
    • Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2007
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $35.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • Life Experience Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
    • Required
  • High School or Secondary School Record
    • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...)
    • Required
  • TOEFL
    • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants310254564
Number Granted Admission (%)217 (70%)168 (66%)385 (68%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)85 (39%)71 (42%)156 (41%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam96%
ACT ® Exam14794%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading400480
SAT ® Math385475
SAT ® Writing--
 
ACT ® Composite1924
ACT ® English1824
ACT ® Math1923
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 97%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving92%48%11%97%
Avg Amount Receiving$4,031$3,200$974$6,071
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)3.7%3.2%2.4%
Number in Default15107
Number in Repayment398304287
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$17,600$16,650$15,700
Out of State Tuition and Fees$17,600$16,650$15,700
Books and Supplies$900$900$900
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$5,200$5,000$4,600
Other Expenses$2,550$2,450$1,800
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$26,250$25,000$23,000
Out of State$26,250$25,000$23,000
Off Campus
In-State$18,500$17,550$16,600
Out of State$18,500$17,550$16,600
Off Campus with Family
In-State$18,500$17,550$16,600
Out of State$18,500$17,550$16,600
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 AssociateBachelorMaster
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry-1-
Biology, Biological Sciences-10-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Business Administration and Management132-
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication Studies-1-
Digital Communication and Media-3-
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer and Information Sciences, Other-1-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education-1-
Biology Teacher Education---
Business Teacher Education---
Curriculum and Instruction--1
Education---
Elementary Education-15-
English and Language Arts Teacher Education-1-
History Teacher Education-3-
Mathematics Teacher Education---
Music Teacher Education---
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching-5-
Secondary Education---
Secondary School Administration---
Social Studies Teacher Education---
Special Education and Teaching-2-
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-1-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures---
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Athletic Training-8-
Nursing62--
 
History
History-4-
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Behavioral Sciences-1-
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
General Studies---
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies-1-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-2-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management---
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy---
Religious Studies-3-
 
Psychology
Psychology-7-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Human Services-4-
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other---
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education, Fitness, Other-1-
Sport and Fitness Administration, Management-7-
 
Security and Protective Services
Criminal Justice, Safety Studies112-
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Drama and Theatre Arts---
Fine Studio Arts-1-
Music---
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 834
    • Undergraduate: 738 Graduate: 96
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 346 Female: 488
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 320 Female: 418
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 26 Female: 70
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 674 Part-Time: 160
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 672 Part-Time: 66
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 2 Part-Time: 94
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien121%
American Indian233%
Black304%
Asian81%
Hispanic334%
White70384%
Unknown253%
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 1870.8%
Ages 18-1925631%
Ages 20-2121125%
Ages 22-2412915%
Ages 25-29789%
Ages 30-34476%
Ages 35-39273%
Ages 40-49496%
Ages 50-65253%
Age Over 6520.2%
Age Uknown30.4%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees17713245
Faculty Status48462
Tenured Faculty16151
Graduate Assistants4-4
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service754629
Primarily Instruction754629
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial1818-
Other Professionals54468
Technical and/or Paraprofessional30228
Clerical And Secretarial1414-
Service and/or Maintenance1688
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$43,131 (46)$44,775 (22)$41,624 (24)
Professor$52,129 (7)$52,855 (6)$47,775 (1)
Associate Professor$45,373 (15)$46,058 (5)$45,030 (10)
Assistant Professor$39,737 (21)$39,785 (11)$39,684 (10)
Instructor$34,683 (3)- (-)$34,683 (3)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$43,131 (46)$44,775 (22)$41,624 (24)
Professor$52,129 (7)$52,855 (6)$47,775 (1)
Associate Professor$45,373 (15)$46,058 (5)$45,030 (10)
Assistant Professor$39,737 (21)$39,785 (11)$39,684 (10)
Instructor$34,683 (3)- (-)$34,683 (3)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$1,522,774$1,047,105$475,669
Ratio (%)100%69%31%
 
Participants
All Athletes355245110
Unduplicated Athletes31922396
Baseball3333-
Basketball402218
Football7979-
Golf22139
Soccer452520
Softball13-13
Track and Field, Indoor311813
Track and Field, Outdoor311912
Cross Country1697
Volleyball18-18
Wrestling2727-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$24,049$19,705
Assistant Coaches-$5,098$3,365
 
Coaches
All Coaches382315
Baseball33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
Basketball633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Football66-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches55-
Golf422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Soccer211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Softball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Track and Field, Indoor422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Track and Field, Outdoor422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Cross Country211
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches---
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Wrestling33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 63%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students52%
 
By Gender
Male42%
Female58%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien100%
American Indian22%
Black33%
Hispanic33%
White54%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less33%
5 Years43%
6 Years44%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Vehicle Theft1-
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