- Acceptance rate: 73% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $21,901 a year (2022–23)
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Dakota Wesleyan University reported an acceptance rate of 73% for fall 2024.
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Dakota Wesleyan University GPA requirements
Dakota Wesleyan University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and Dakota Wesleyan University hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
Dakota Wesleyan University acceptance rate
Dakota Wesleyan University admitted 915 of 1,247 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 73%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Dakota Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit 4-year university in Mitchell, South Dakota, with 771 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What Dakota Wesleyan University looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Required |
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Not considered |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Not considered |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Not considered |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Not considered |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
Dakota Wesleyan University didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
Dakota Wesleyan University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $21,901 a year at Dakota Wesleyan University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
How selective is Dakota Wesleyan University?
Moderately selective: more than half of applicants got in. Dakota Wesleyan University admitted 73% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How important is GPA for getting into Dakota Wesleyan University?
A lot: Dakota Wesleyan University requires high school GPA and high school record. It doesn't consider high school class rank, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement, test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies, work experience and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
What is Dakota Wesleyan University's acceptance rate?
Dakota Wesleyan University's acceptance rate was 73% for fall 2024: it admitted 915 of 1,247 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA do you need to get into Dakota Wesleyan University?
Dakota Wesleyan University requires a high school GPA from first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Can I get into Dakota Wesleyan University with a 3.0 GPA?
GPA alone can't tell you here. Dakota Wesleyan University admitted 73% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It requires a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Does Dakota Wesleyan University require the SAT or ACT?
No. Dakota Wesleyan University doesn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you send them (test blind), according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does Dakota Wesleyan University cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $21,901 a year at Dakota Wesleyan University in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does Dakota Wesleyan University require an essay?
No. Dakota Wesleyan University doesn't consider a personal statement or essay, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does Dakota Wesleyan University look at legacy status?
No. Dakota Wesleyan University doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at Dakota Wesleyan University?
Yes. Dakota Wesleyan University awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Sources
- College Navigator: Dakota Wesleyan UniversityU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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