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Location & Contact
Address
1200 West University Avenue
Mitchell, SD 57301-4398
United States
Mitchell, SD 57301-4398
United States
Contact
Mrs. Melissa Herr-Valburg
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@dwu.edu
Phone: 605-995-2600
Fax: 605-995-2699
Director of Admissions
Email: admissions@dwu.edu
Phone: 605-995-2600
Fax: 605-995-2699
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
659
Applied
483
Accepted
723
Enrolled
Female Admissions
264
Females Applied
187
Females Accepted
71%
Male Admissions
395
Males Applied
296
Males Accepted
75%
Applying
3.36
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record A minimum high school GPA of 2 |
| Required for some programs | Other requirements may exist (see below) |
| Other requirements: | College transcript |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | August 27th | Not reported | No |
| Other early decision plan | Not reported | Not reported | No |
| Transfer | August 27th | Not reported | Yes |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 470 | 700 | ||
| SAT Math | 480 | 720 | ||
| ACT Composite | 22 | 18 | 26 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
32,500
Private
Fees
1,290
Full-time student fees
8,100
Room & board
3,650
Room only
Financial Aid
21,889
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
14,660
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
9,320
Avg. Loan Aid
10,158
Avg. Grant Aid
13,425
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
58%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
7%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
723
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
26%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 8.07% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.11% |
| White or Caucasian | 79.11% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2.22% |
| Asian | 1.27% |
| Two or more races | 4.43% |
| Other | 1.42% |
Gender
Male (46.89%)
Female (53.11%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Men-only housing Women-only housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 45% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Blue and White Days (homecoming), Spring Week and Family Life Conference
Blue and White Days (homecoming), Spring Week and Family Life Conference
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Future Teachers Organization, Student Nurses Association, Multi-Culture Club, Human Services Club and Student Ministry Council
Future Teachers Organization, Student Nurses Association, Multi-Culture Club, Human Services Club and Student Ministry Council
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
campus patrol from 2am to 6am by special request only
campus patrol from 2am to 6am by special request only
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | | |
| Basketball | | | |
| Cheerleading | No | | |
| Cross-country Running | No | | |
| Football | No | | |
| Golf | No | | |
| Softball | | No | No |
| Track And Field | No | | |
| Volleyball | | No | No |
| Weight Lifting | | No | No |
| Wrestling | No | | |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | | | |
| Cheerleading | No | | |
| Cross-country Running | No | | |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | | |
| Softball | | | |
| Track And Field | No | | |
| Volleyball | | | |
| Weight Lifting | | No | No |
| Wrestling | No | No | No |
Faculty
70
Total Faculty
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 50
Part-time - 20
Male - 27
Female - 43
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