Dakota Wesleyan University

At DWU, everyone is focused on helping you develop your natural talents, supporting your achievements and preparing you for success. From our focus on employability to our recognition of the importance of creativity and adaptability, using proven tools and unique learning and personal support programs, our caring faculty and staff will guide you on your path to personal and professional goal attainment. 

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: 904 
• 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 
• 99% of graduates recommend DWU to a student seeking a quality educational experience 
• 99% 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 
• 30% of students are first generation, meaning parents did not complete a 4-year degree.  
• 30+ clubs and organizations 
• 16 intercollegiate teams 
• Member of NAIA Great Plains Athletic Conference 
• Mascot: Tiger 

Dakota Wesleyan University will be at the forefront of building different, innovative and relevant pathways for higher education that increase access and impact.

Our Promise:

• DWU will innovate. DWU is a restless, innovative leader in higher education. 
• DWU will build communities. DWU deeply values community and will work continually to strengthen it both within, and outside of, the university. 
• DWU will creates opportunities. DWU believes that education represents the key to opportunity and supports learning in a variety of forms throughout individuals’ lives. 

Dakota Wesleyan University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and has been continuously since 1916. DWU is a coeducational university granting the degrees of Master of Arts, Master of Athletic Training, Master of Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Associate of Arts and Associate of Science.  

For information on admission requirements, kindly contact our admissions counsellor!