Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $43,864. College Scorecard.
Net price by family income
Average after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid. Tap your band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year
Sticker price, line by line
| Per year, living on campus | All students |
|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $33,790 |
| Housing & meals | $7,600 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 |
| Personal & travel | $1,850 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$876 |
| Total cost of attendance | $43,864 |
Cost items: IPEDS 2023-24, on-campus budget. Total: College Scorecard, which averages students living on and off campus; the adjustment row reconciles the two.
Debt after graduation
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
Who gets aid
College Scorecard
Dakota Wesleyan University net price compared with other South Dakota colleges
Dakota Wesleyan University has the 6th-lowest average net price of 13 South Dakota colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Avg. net price | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Sisseton Wahpeton College | $2,977 | 21% | $31,546 |
| 3 | Sinte Gleska University | $12,768 | 15% | $20,948 |
| 4 | Northern State University | $15,812 | 49% | $47,618 |
| 5 | Black Hills State University | $15,911 | 43% | $46,674 |
| 6 | Dakota Wesleyan University | $19,735 | 48% | $53,728 |
| 7 | South Dakota State University | $19,841 | 62% | $55,070 |
| 8 | University of South Dakota | $19,858 | 60% | $51,926 |
| 9 | South Dakota School of Mines and Technology | $20,183 | 53% | $72,257 |
| 10 | Dakota State University | $21,057 | 51% | $50,970 |
College Scorecard, latest year. Average for all aided students; your price depends on income. All South Dakota colleges →
Why Dakota Wesleyan University costs more or less than similar schools
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota Wesleyan University | 73% | $19,735 | 48% | $53,728 | This school |
| University of Sioux Falls | 83% | $21,383 | 63% | $54,521 | |
| Augustana University | 68% | $23,894 | 73% | $59,217 | |
| Mount Marty University | 43% | $22,227 | 52% | $48,179 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
Dakota Wesleyan University would cost you $1,648 less per year than University of Sioux Falls, on average.
- Higher sticker price at Dakota Wesleyan University, mostly from higher tuition & fees (+$12,040).
- Dakota Wesleyan University gives aided families $11,238 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, South Dakota resident | Dakota Wesleyan University | University of Sioux Falls | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $33,790 | $21,750 | +$12,040 |
| Books & supplies | $1,500 | $1,000 | +$500 |
| Housing & meals | $7,600 | $8,960 | −$1,360 |
| Personal & travel | $1,850 | $4,345 | −$2,495 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$876 | −$1,781 | +$905 |
| Sticker price | $43,864 | $34,274 | +$9,590 |
| Average grants | −$24,129 | −$12,891 | −$11,238 |
| You pay | $19,735 | $21,383 | −$1,648 |
“+” means Dakota Wesleyan University costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Dakota Wesleyan University cost questions
How much is tuition at Dakota Wesleyan University?
Tuition and fees are $33,790 a year.
What is the total cost of attending Dakota Wesleyan University?
The total cost of attendance, including housing, meals, books and personal costs, is $43,864 a year.
What do families actually pay at Dakota Wesleyan University?
After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $19,735 a year on average. Families earning $0–30k pay $15,251; $48–75k pay $15,927; $110k+ pay $22,416.
How much debt do Dakota Wesleyan University graduates have?
The median federal loan debt at graduation is $19,500, and 5.0% of borrowers defaulted within three years of entering repayment (2017 cohort).
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By). Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote; confirm with the school's net price calculator. Back to Dakota Wesleyan University overview