DWU Description
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.
Quick Facts
Location
Midwest
Setting
Small Town Setting
Type
Private
Affiliation
United Methodist
Size
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$19,000
Out-of-State Tuition
$19,000
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
763
DWU Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 702
- Freshman Class
- 168
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 763
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 92%
- Graduate
- 8%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 100%
- Part-Time
- 0%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 75%
- Out-of-State
- 25%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 45%
- Men
- 55%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 2%
- Asian
- 1%
- Caucasian
- 87%
- Latino
- 3%
- Other
- 7%
Students State Origin
- South Dakota
- 75%
- Minnesota
- 5%
- Wyoming
- 2%
- Nebraska
- 2%
- Texas
- 2%
- Other
- 14%
International Students
- International
- 1%
- Domestic
- 99%
