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Undergraduate Programs

Explore more than 40 majors and minors.

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Graduate & Online

Explore on-campus and online graduate programs.

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Begin an amazing new chapter in your life. 

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Admission Requirements

You belong at DWU. Take a look at the requirements for admission.  

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Life at DWU

 

Living on campus is a great opportunity to make lifelong friends.

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Student Activities and Organizations

We offer a variety of ways to get involved on campus.  

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Giving

Every gift helps our students, no matter how large or small.  

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Alumni

There are many ways to stay connected to Dakota Wesleyan University.

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Why DWU?

Why should you consider DWU? Because we are all about YOU. 

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Campus Map and Direction

Need help getting to campus? You’ll find directions and maps here.

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DWU Facts

We are driven by difference.

At DWU, we believe in the power of being different. Our drive for diversification is guided by our enduring commitment to effectively serve the complex and changing needs of our students, employees and communities. 

DWU Facts 

  • Student population: 906
  • Student to faculty ratio: 12:1 
  • 100% of full-time on-campus students receive aid 
  • 100% of nursing graduates succeed in finding employment in their profession 
  • 100% of graduates said their critical-thinking skills have grown stronger as a result of their time at DWU 
  • 100% of education graduates are working as teachers or attending graduate school within 6 months of graduation 
  • 98% of graduates recommend DWU to a student seeking a quality educational experience 
  • 98% of graduates said professors provided them with opportunities to apply classroom learning to real-life situations 
  • 98% of graduates said that instructors were willing to meet with them outside of class to discuss questions and concerns 
  • 96% of graduates are employed full time or attending graduate school 
  • 94% of graduates agreed that their experience at DWU prepared and inspired them to lead of life of learning, leadership, faith and service 
  • 90% of graduates are placed into the medical or other healthcare-related programs 
  • 22% of students are first generation, meaning parents did not complete a 4-year degree.  
  • 30+ clubs and organizations 
  • 18 intercollegiate teams 
  • Member of NAIA Great Plains Athletic Conference 
  • Mascot: Tiger 
 
We Are Honored.
  • NAIA Champions of Character Five-Star Institution 
  • Bronze Military Friendly School 
  • Prairie Business Magazine: 50 Best Places to Work  

U.S. News & World Report: 

  • Best Regional Colleges 
  • Best Value Schools 
  • Top 50 Performers on Social Mobility 
  • Best Bachelor of Science in Nursing Programs
  • Best Online Master’s in Education Program 
  • Best Online MBA Program 

Intelligent.com:  

  • Best Colleges in South Dakota 
  • Best in Nursing 
  • Best Master’s in Training and Development (MAT)  
DWU Distinctions

Service: 

  • DWU Service Day: a day dedicated to community-wide service projects. 
  • Every student organization and athletic team commits to at least one community service project per semester.

Facilities: 

WELCOME TO DAKOTA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY