Dakota Wesleyan University - Learn, Live and Play

WELCOME TO DAKOTA WESLEYAN UNIVERSITY

INNOVATIVE.
INTENTIONAL.
DIFFERENT.

At DWU, everyone is focused on helping you
develop your natural talents, supporting your achievements and preparing you for success.

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We are Honored

No. 2

Best Colleges in
South Dakota

College Consensus

Top 23

Best Regional Colleges (Midwest)

U.S. News and World Report

No. 9

Online MBA
Programs

Fortune Education

U.S. News & World Report

Best Value Schools
Best in Nursing
Top Performers on Social Mobility
Best Online MBA Programs
Best Online Master’s in Education Programs

Intelligent.com

Best Colleges in South Dakota
Best in Nursing
Best Master’s in Athletic Training (MAT)

Different Different

Study at DWU

You’ll be gaining an education that is personalized, hands-on, and focused on honing your strengths in academics, leadership, faith and service.

Undergraduate Programs

Graduate Programs

Online Programs

40+

Majors and minors programs

Graduate in four years, guaranteed.

68%

Of students play sports

30+

clubs and organizations will help you to meet people with similar interests, get to know yourself better and have fun doing it!

Learn, Live and Play

There’s nothing better than feeling like you belong, and knowing you’re in a place where you can flourish, grow and succeed—and have fun doing it.

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We are Driven by Difference

At DWU, we believe in the power of being different. Our drive and determination are guided by our enduring commitment to effectively serve the complex and changing needs of our students, professional employers and our communities.