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Financial Aid for Undergraduate Students

Academic and Extracurricular Scholarship Opportunities

Individual scholarships may have GPA maintenance or continued participation requirements. You must be a full time student to be eligible for any of the awards listed below.

In addition to institutional awards, students are encouraged to apply for outside scholarships to meet their educational expenses and to minimize the need for student loans.

High School GPA
ACT/SAT Score
Scholarship
3.75 or top 10% of class and
27 ACT; 1210 SAT (V+M)
Randall Academic Scholarship
Up to full tuition per year
3.5 or top 20% of class and
24 ACT; 1090 SAT (V+M)
Trustee Academic Scholarship
Up to $12,000 per year
3.0 to 3.5 and 18 ACT;
870 SAT (V+M)
Presidential Scholarship
Up to $8,500 per year

Academic Scholarships
Students who apply and are accepted for admission will be considered for academic scholarships based on their high school GPA and standardized testing scores (ACT/SAT). All scholarships are renewable for four years. Students who apply and attend one of the Wesleyan Heritage Scholarship Days are eligible to receive additional money.

Athletic Awards
Athletic awards are determined by the coach and are available in the following sports:

Men's Sports:
Football
, Basketball, Baseball, Golf, Cross-Country, Soccer, Track and Field, Wrestling

Women's Sports:
Volleyball
, Basketball, Softball, Golf, Cross-Country, Soccer, Track and Field

For more information, contact an admissions counselor or coach.

Transfer and Non-traditional Student Scholarship
These awards range from $2,000 to $9,000 annually.

United Methodist Scholarships
Dakota Wesleyan University recognizes the importance of our United Methodist heritage and offers eligible students scholarships based on their membership and involvement in their United Methodist Church.

The university also offers the Bishop Leadership Award, a three-quarter tuition award which is given to a student who has demonstrated a strong commitment to youth leadership in their local church and who pledges to be active in campus ministry activities at Dakota Wesleyan University.

Other scholarships and loans are available through the United Methodist General Board of Higher Education & Ministry and the United Methodist Foundation. Visit with an admissions counselor for specific details and application materials.

 
         
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