Dakota Wesleyan University Admissions

Dakota Wesleyan is less selective with a 75% acceptance rate. This means most students who apply will get in, making it accessible for those seeking a Methodist liberal arts education in rural South Dakota. The middle 50% of admitted students score between 950-1420 on the SAT, showing the school welcomes a wide range of academic abilities. With just 661 students total, admissions focuses more on fit than pure numbers. The school seeks students who value close faculty relationships and want to be part of a tight-knit community where nearly 40% participate in varsity athletics and Methodist values shape campus life.