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document is available for download
in PDF format. |
Dakota Wesleyan University aspires to be a leading university that educates students to identify and develop their individual talents for successful lives in service to God and the common good.
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Academic
Programs |
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Top 10 Majors |
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| Nursing | 193 |
| Business Administration | 100 |
| Education (Elementary and Secondary) | 94 |
| Athletic Training | 46 |
| Biology, Biochemistry, Wildlife | 46 |
| Sports Management | 40 |
| Psychology | 27 |
| Criminal Justice | 26 |
| Human Services | 20 |
| Multimedia | 18 |
Other Majors: Art; Behavioral Sciences; Communication; English; History; Mathematics; Music; Physical Education; Public Service and Leadership; Religion and Philosophy; Special Education; Sport, Exercise and Wellness; Theatre Secondary Education is offered in 12 subjects. |
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Graduate Program |
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Master of Arts |
Curriculum and Instruction |
K-12 Principal Certification and Degree |
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Secondary Certification and Degree |
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Educational Policy and Administration |
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Employees |
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Staff |
97 |
Faculty |
48 |
| Student/Faculty Ratio: | 13:1 |
Degrees Awarded in 2008-09 |
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Master of Arts |
14 |
Bachelor of Arts |
86 |
Associate of Arts |
59 |
Total |
159 |
Accreditation |
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| DWU is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association, 30 N. LaSalle St., Suite 2400, Chicago, IL 60602, 312-263-0456, www.ncahlc.org, continuously since 1916. The university is also accredited or approved by: South Dakota Department of Education, South Dakota Board of Nursing, National League for Nursing, United Methodist University Senate, and Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education. | |
Facilities |
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50.25 acres There are 17 buildings on campus, including the Dakota Discovery Museum and L.B. Williams Elementary School. Satellite nursing programs are offered in Huron and Sioux Falls. |
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Church
Affiliation |
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DWU is affiliated with the Dakotas Conference of
the United Methodist Church. |
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Enrollment
Statistics |
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| Headcount |
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2009 |
2008 |
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Undergraduate |
741 |
705 |
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Graduate |
28 |
28 |
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Total |
769 |
733 |
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Undergraduate Student
Enrollment |
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| Full time | 684 |
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First-time Freshmen: |
168 |
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Transfers and Readmits: |
114 |
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Returning: |
397 |
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Graduate: |
5 |
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| Part time | 85 |
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| Enrollment
by Classification
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Freshmen |
266 |
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Sophomores |
167 |
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Juniors |
157 |
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Seniors |
134 |
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Special |
17 |
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Graduate |
28 |
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Student
Profile |
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| Gender | ||||
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Graduate |
Total |
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11 |
315 |
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17 |
454 |
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Number of Commuter Students |
413 |
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Number of Resident Students |
356 |
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Diversity |
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| Caucasian | 658 |
85.6% |
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| Non-declared | 30 |
3.9% |
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| Hispanic | 27 |
3.5% |
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| African American | 18 |
2.4% |
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| American Indian | 14 |
1.8% |
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| Asian |
11 |
1.4% |
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| International | 11 |
1.4% |
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| Countries Represented Students represent the following countries: the Bahamas, Brazil, Canada, Ecuador, France, India, Nepal, the United Kingdom and Venezuela. |
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State |
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| South Dakota | 580 |
| Minnesota | 35 |
| California | 24 |
| Nebraska | 21 |
| Texas | 17 |
| Colorado | 12 |
| Montana | 11 |
| Wyoming | 11 |
| Nevada | 6 |
| Iowa | 5 |
| North Dakota | 5 |
| Other States and Countries |
42 |
Denominational
Preference |
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| Catholic | 211 |
| Lutheran | 167 |
| Methodist | 119 |
| Christian | 71 |
| Baptist | 25 |
| Reformed | 19 |
| Presbyterian | 15 |
| Protestant | 8 |
| Other | 134 |
Financial |
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| Budget and Finance | |
| Operating Budget: | $11,965,150 |
| Operating Budget Gifts: | $600,000 |
| Endowment: | $18,840,000 |
| Annual Student Charges | |
Tuition |
$19,000 |
Room and Board |
$5,670 |
Total |
$24,670 |
| Financial Aid | |
Government |
$7,128,888 |
Private |
$1,165,233 |
Endowed Scholarships |
$585,721 |
Annual Scholarships |
$156,000 |
Institutional Scholarships/Work Study |
$5,682,755 |
| Total |
$14,718,597 |
Grants |
$8,433,143 |
Loans |
$6,173,655 |
Work Program |
$111,799 |
| Total |
$14,718,597 |
| Average Aid Per Student: | $20,414 |
| Percentage of Full-time Students Receiving Aid: | 100% |
Tiger
Athletics |
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| Total Student-Athletes: | 359 |
As a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC) of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA), DWU offers the following varsity sports:
Nickname: Tigers GPAC Members
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Alumni
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| Total Alumni: | 16,874 |
| Total Number of Living Alumni: | 6,512 |
| Alumni by State/Region | |
South Dakota |
3,638 |
Minnesota |
358 |
Nebraska |
244 |
California |
203 |
| Colorado |
202 |
| Iowa | 190 |
| Texas | 122 |
| Arizona | 119 |
| Florida | 101 |
| Illinois | 98 |
| Wisconsin | 84 |
| New York | 83 |
| Other | 1,070 |
Trustees |
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Executive Committee |
|
Jack Billion |
Chair |
Lisa Rentschler ’90 |
Vice Chair |
Nancy Theeler |
Secretary |
| John Clarke, John Hartung, Bishop Deborah Lieder Kiesey, Brad Pratt ’79, Gopal Vyas | |
| Total Trustees | 29 |
Administration
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| Robert G. Duffett, Ph.D. | |
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President |
| Amy C. Novak, M.S. | |
| Provost and Executive Vice President | |
| Neil B. Blair, M.Div. | |
| Vice President for Institutional Advancement | |
| Lori J. Essig | |
Vice President for University Relations |
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| Theresa Kriese, M.B.A. | |
Vice President for Business and Finance |
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Colleges
and Deans |
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| The College of Arts and Humanities | |
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Vince Redder, Ph.D.; Dean |
| The College of Healthcare, Fitness and Sciences | |
| Rochelle Von Eye, Ph.D.; Dean | |
| The College of Leadership and Public Service | |
| Donald C. Simmons, Ph.D.; Dean | |
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Dakota Wesleyan University 1200 W. University Ave Mitchell, SD 57301 800-333-8506 |
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