All About Academics
What's the point of going to college without academics? Find out more about the faculty and staff, what majors and fields of study are offered at this college, and information on online classes if offered. Here are some of the things you'll learn in this section.
- The student to faculty (instructor) ratio.
- The Majors offered at this college.
- What online and distance learning options are available.
Faculty Resources
The total number of instructional staff teaching the 905 undergraduate students at Dakota Wesleyan University is 129. When this is adjusted to account for those with part-time status, the result is the "full-time equivalent" (FTE) count. Using the FTE count for students and staff results in a "student to instructor" ratio of 10 to 1 which places Dakota Wesleyan University among the best concerning instructional attention.
| For every instructor (FTE) at Dakota Wesleyan University, there are 10 undergraduate students (FTE). This ratio is among the best regarding instructional attention. | |||||
| A slim percentage of the instructors (37.0%) are full-time. | |||||
The vast majority of instructors (100.0%) are "faculty" rather than "lecturers".
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Learn how the faculty structure at Dakota Wesleyan University compares to the national average
Most Popular Majors
Dakota Wesleyan University offers 40 distinct undergraduate degrees, concentrated into 31 majors within 17 broad fields of study. Across all fields of study, Dakota Wesleyan University awarded 304 undergraduate degrees in 2015 - 2016.
| Most Popular Majors | Associates Graduations | Bachelors Graduations | All Graduations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursing | 59 | 88 | 147 |
| General Biology | 0 | 18 | 18 |
| Criminal Justice & Corrections | 1 | 16 | 17 |
| Allied Health Professions | 0 | 16 | 16 |
| Health & Physical Education | 0 | 13 | 13 |
Find out what Dakota Wesleyan University's top fields of study and majors are
Additional Questions to Ask
- Are you looking for a lot of flexibility? Does this college offer online or summer classes that might help you finish your degree?
- Interested in graduate school? How many students from this college go on to achieve additional degrees?
- Will a degree from this school land you a job? How many graduates were employed full time a year after graduating?
