Dakota Wesleyan University, SD
Private Nonprofit
4-Year • Very Small • Highly Residential
Baccalaureate College
Selective • High Transfer-In
Affiliated with the United Methodist Church
Main Campus
Dakota Wesleyan University Rankings
Affordability51
Selectivity25
Retention27
Graduation15
Earnings34
Diversity16
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at Dakota Wesleyan University
86%
Bachelor’s
14%
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing16%
Communication, Journalism1%
Education10%
English Language and Literature2%
Health Professions and Related Programs49%
History1%
Law Enforcement, Firefighting1%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Natural Resources and Conservation1%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies5%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Psychology2%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Visual and Performing Arts4%
Admissions
Getting into Dakota Wesleyan University
74%
Admission Rate
495
Median SAT Math
485
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)460–530
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)440–530
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–24
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending Dakota Wesleyan University
$28K
In-State Tuition
$28K
Out-of-State Tuition
$38K
Average Total Cost
$22K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $20K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $19K | $13K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $23K | $15K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $24K | $17K | $19K |
| >$110K | $23K | $19K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after Dakota Wesleyan University
82%
Receive Federal Loans
$19K
Median Federal Debt
70%
Repayment Rate
$280
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 19% | 44% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 14% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 18% | 16% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 22% | 16% | 9% |
| >$110K | 24% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $13K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $18K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $19K | $14K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $18K | $13K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $38K | $32K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $22K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $8K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $5K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 64% | 55% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 70% | 59% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 72% | 64% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 69% | 68% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at Dakota Wesleyan University
71%
Retention Rate
13%
Transfer Rate
14%
Withdrawal Rate
56%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 47% | 33% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 56% | 44% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 45% | 45% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 50% | 45% | 53% |
| Black | 17% | 32% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 61% | 49% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 29% | 30% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 50% | 23% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 100% | 43% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 50% | 32% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after Dakota Wesleyan University
92%
Employment Rate
$35K
Median Salary
$24K
25 Pctl Salary
$44K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 92% | 89% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 93% | 89% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 91% | 89% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 87% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $9K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $24K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $35K | $30K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $44K | $43K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $53K | $54K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $35K | $30K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $34K | $32K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $37K | $34K | $35K |
Students
Students at Dakota Wesleyan University
743
Undergraduates
70%
Full-time Undergrads
22
Avg Entry Age
140
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 57% | 63% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 43% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 5% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 83% | 72% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 7% | 4% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 2% | 13% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 1% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | SD | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 13% | 30% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 16% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 20% | 19% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 25% | 19% | 14% |
| >$110K | 28% | 19% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near Dakota Wesleyan University, SD
Mitchell Technical Institute
2 miles, SE
Dakota State University
51 miles, NE
Southeast Technical Institute
63 miles, E
National American University-Sioux Falls
64 miles, E