Dakota Wesleyan University
Dakota Wesleyan University is one of the seven private, not-for-profit 4-year colleges in South Dakota. The campus is located in Mitchell town.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 908 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 193 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 127 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 66%). Every year 52% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Dakota Wesleyan University's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $26,700, and fees were $330. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $26,700 and $330 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleRemote Town |
| Number of Students908 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio9:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation United Methodist |
| Level4-year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelNot-for-profit |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate66% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 133 miles radius of Dakota Wesleyan University
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Mount Marty College
65 miles away |
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University of Sioux Falls
66 miles away |
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Augustana University
66 miles away |
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Dordt College
103 miles away |
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Northwestern College
110 miles away |
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Briar Cliff University
114 miles away |
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St Luke's College
115 miles away |
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Morningside College
119 miles away |
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Presentation College
125 miles away |
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Sinte Gleska University
133 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1916 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1979 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 10/10/2013 - Current |
Admission
76%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 750 to 1170 |
| ACT | 20 to 24 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Required |
| Secondary school rank Considered but not required |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $550/credit | |
| In State Students | $550/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $550/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $400/credit | |
| In State Students | $400/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $400/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $24,750 | $24,750 | $24,750 |
| ADN | 70 | $38,500 | $38,500 | $38,500 |
| BSN | 125 | $68,750 | $68,750 | $68,750 |
| FNP | 50 | $20,000 | $20,000 | $20,000 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 100% of Dakota Wesleyan University's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 38% | $3,591 |
| Other Federal Grant | 21% | $901 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 47% | $2,540 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 100% | $13,557 |
| Federal Student Loans | 96% | $4,958 |
| Private Loans | 35% | $11,142 |
$20,948
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$16,787 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$17,438 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$20,804 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$21,448 |
| Over $110,000$21,350 |
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Student Population
792
Undergrads
116
Graduates
527
Women
381
Men
78%
Full-time
22%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
90% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Hispanic |
2% |
|
Black/African American |
2% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and South Dakota state board of nursing.
