Mitchell, SD
Roughly 73 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has risen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 67% to 73% — it has become less selective.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 916 | 611 | 165 | 67% |
| 2020 | 1,218 | 782 | 176 | 64% |
| 2021 | 1,047 | 793 | 169 | 76% |
| 2022 | 1,209 | 904 | 168 | 75% |
| 2023 | 1,153 | 839 | 184 | 73% |
Fall 2023 applicants
341 of 465 women and 498 of 688 men were admitted.
Policy: Neither required nor recommended
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school rank | Not considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Not considered |
| Recommendations | Not considered |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Not considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
Dakota Wesleyan University has an acceptance rate of 73% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 839 of 1,153 applicants.
Moderately Selective. Roughly 73 of every 100 applicants are accepted, so a solid application has a fair chance.
1,153 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 184 enrolled.
No. Dakota Wesleyan University is test-blind — scores are not considered even if submitted.
The acceptance rate has risen 6 percentage points since 2019, from 67% to 73% — it has become less selective.