Dakota Wesleyan University

Mitchell, SD · Private nonprofit · Graduate degree-granting

A private nonprofit institution in Mitchell, South Dakota, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dakota Wesleyan University serves students across multiple degree programs. With 670 students, it is a small institution. Graduates earn a median of $53,728 ten years after enrollment, which is 32% above the national median of $40,747. The graduation rate is 47.3%. On the financial side, median graduate debt is $27,000, yielding an earnings-to-debt ratio of 1.99x. The average net price after financial aid is $19,735 per year. The most popular programs include Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other, Registered Nursing, Business Administration & Management, Teacher Education, and Psychology.

Key Outcomes

Median Earnings (10yr)
$53,728
Graduation Rate
47.3%
Median Debt
$27,000
Average Net Price
$19,735
Earnings-to-Cost Ratio
0.68x
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio
1.99x

Admissions & Enrollment

Total Enrollment
670
Admission Rate
73.4%
Average SAT
Not reported
Retention Rate
75.1%

Cost

In-State Tuition
$33,790
Out-of-State Tuition
$33,790
Pell Grant Rate
27.1%
Federal Loan Rate
72.8%

Net Cost by Family Income

Income $0–$30K
$15,251
Income $30K–$48K
$15,750
Income $48K–$75K
$15,927
Income $110K+
$22,416

Student Demographics

Women
57.5%
White
80.2%
Black
2.1%
Hispanic
7.0%
Asian
0.4%
Two or More Races
5.2%

Student Loan Performance

Repayment Rate (3yr)
70.1%

Accreditations

Programs (29)

Bachelor (15)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Registered Nursing $76,515 35
Business Administration & Management Not reported 23
Teacher Education Not reported 17
Psychology Not reported 17
Biology Not reported 8
Sports & Fitness Not reported 7
Accounting Not reported 6
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Not reported 5
Behavioral Sciences Not reported 5
Criminal Justice & Corrections Not reported 5
Visual & Performing Arts Not reported 5
Entrepreneurship Not reported 4
Special Education Not reported 3
English Language & Literature Not reported 3
History Not reported 3

Master (3)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other $93,024 55
Educational Administration Not reported 6
Allied Health Diagnostic & Treatment Not reported 6

Associate (1)

Program Median Earnings Completers
Business Administration & Management Not reported 5
Show 10 additional programs with limited data
Program Level Completers
Wildlife Management Bachelor 2
Education Bachelor 2
Secondary Education Bachelor 2
Liberal Arts & Sciences Associate 2
Criminal Justice & Corrections Associate 2
Drama & Theater Arts Bachelor 2
Curriculum & Instruction Master 1
Liberal Arts & Sciences Bachelor 1
Mathematics Bachelor 1
Music Bachelor 1

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