DAKOTA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

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Dakota Wesleyan University

School Overview

Dakota Wesleyan University has a United Methodist religious affiliation.

The school's main campus is located in a small town (in Mitchell, SD). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

1200 W University Ave
Mitchell, SD 57301-4398
Main Phone: (605) 995-2600
Web Site: www.dwu.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 671 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 68 male students and 80 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 45.9% of the student body, while females made up 54.1%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (4)%, Hispanic (3)%, Asian (1)%, and Native American (4)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 83.8% of applicants were admitted.

Degree Levels

Associate's Degree
Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Business And Management

Communications

General Communications

Education

English Language And Literature

General English Language

Health Care

Nursing

History And Social Sciences

Humanities And Liberal Arts

Liberal Arts

Leisure Recreation And Fitness

Health And Fitness

Life Sciences

Biology

Mathematics

Mathematics

Performing And Visual Arts

Philosophy And Religion

Religion

Protective Services

Criminal Justice

Psychology

General Psychology

Public Administration And Public Service

Social Work

School Accreditation

Dakota Wesleyan University reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

Dakota Wesleyan University is accredited regionally by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NCACHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Dakota Wesleyan University belongs to the following athletic conferences:

Nebraska-Iowa Collegiate Athletic Conference (for football, basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, basketball, baseball, track & field, other sports, and in general.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
Accelerated programs
AP credits
Credit for life experience
Distance learning options
Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 19,029
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 14,862
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 19,029

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school rank is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

Recommendations are neither required nor recommended.
A college preparatory program is neither required nor recommended.
A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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