What division is Dakota Wesleyan?

Dakota Wesleyan competes at the NAIA level in the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC).

What GPA do you need for Dakota Wesleyan?

The average GPA at Dakota Wesleyan is 3.4. A competitive GPA is recommended for this program.

How big is Dakota Wesleyan?

Dakota Wesleyan has an enrollment of approximately 879 students in a small_town setting.

What is the acceptance rate at Dakota Wesleyan?

Dakota Wesleyan has an acceptance rate of 73%.

How do I get recruited to play at Dakota Wesleyan?

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Dakota Wesleyan

Mitchell, SDNAIAGreat Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC)

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NAIA

Division

879

Enrollment

3.4

Avg GPA

73%

Acceptance

75%

Retention

What this means for recruiting: Competitive academics. Most recruits clear the 3.3+ GPA bar.

Dakota Wesleyan is a NAIA program in the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC), located in Mitchell, SD. We map basketball and track & field at Dakota Wesleyan, with coaching staff, roster history, and Fit Score matching across 5 dimensions.

Academics

Avg GPA

3.4

Acceptance

73%

Student:Faculty

12:1

Retention

75%

Campus & Location

Setting

Small Town

Climate

Cold

Median Earnings

$49,432

Coaching Staff13 coaches across basketball and track & field

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About Dakota Wesleyan Athletics

Dakota Wesleyan is a NAIA athletic program located in Mitchell, SD, competing in the Great Plains Athletic Conference (GPAC). With an enrollment of 879 students, Dakota Wesleyan offers a small, close-knit campus environment for student-athletes. We map basketball and track & field at Dakota Wesleyan with coaching staff and roster history visible to signed-in athletes.

The average admissions GPA at Dakota Wesleyan is 3.4.

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