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Interested in attending Dakota Wesleyan University?

On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into Dakota Wesleyan University, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

73
%
Acceptance rate
August 27
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into Dakota Wesleyan University?

73%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, Dakota Wesleyan accepted 73% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 659 people applied and 487 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
187 / 264 (71%)
Men
296 / 395 (75%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at Dakota Wesleyan University:

100%
90.0
80.0
70.0
60.0
50.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

34%
Enrollment of those accepted
High
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 34% ended up enrolling at Dakota Wesleyan University, making their yield rate High. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into Dakota Wesleyan University by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things Dakota Wesleyan considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Class Rank
  • Standardized Test Scores

Important

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record
  • Talent/Ability

Considered

  • First Generation
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Volunteer Work

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • Application Essay
  • Geographical Residence
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency
  • Work Experience

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into Dakota Wesleyan University?

Test Optional
Testing

Grades

9% of freshmen who attended Dakota Wesleyan were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 36% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

Dakota Wesleyan is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

3%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

65%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
480
75th Percentile
720
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
470
75th Percentile
700
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
950
75th Percentile
1420

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to Dakota Wesleyan University. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

August 27
Regular admission deadline

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