Institutional Control: Private nonprofit
Coed Status: Men and Women
Academic Calendar: Semester
Accreditation: Yes
Located in Mitchell, South Dakota, Dakota Wesleyan University provides four-year programs that inspire men and women to learn, lead, and grow in their faith as they serve others. The University maintains a close affiliation with the Dakotas Conference of the United Methodist Church. However, the campus embodies an atmosphere where students from all faiths benefit from an educational curriculum that is grounded in the elements of learning, leadership, faith, and service. The traditions of the liberal arts are combined with an exploration of individual talents that are creatively applied in service to God and the benefit of society. Highlights of Dakota Wesleyan include personalized attention from caring and supportive faculty and staff, superlative research opportunities, comprehensive internships, and intimate class settings. In the classroom, students receive instruction that is designed to test their critical thinking and challenge them to develop a broad range of skills. This is accomplished through a review of subjects across academic disciplines and participation in various off-campus activities. With a wide array of major disciplines, students are able to explore several academic programs of study before making a career choice. Students from across the world who come to Dakota Wesleyan University receive the tools and resources necessary to find careers that enable men and women to use their talents and interests to bring glory to God.
Students at Dakota Wesleyan University can choose from programs in fields such as:
- Art
- Behavioral Science
- History
- Computers & Technology
- Coaching
- Theatre
- Communication
- Desktop Publishing
- Language
- Music
- Athletic Training
- Accounting
- Sports Management
- Nursing
- Sociology
- Desktop Publishing
- Sports Management
- And many more








