by our College Data Analytics TeamLook up the current tuition and fees at Dakota Wesleyan University, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
For the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Dakota Wesleyan University stood at $33,790 for the year for full-time undergrads. There is no residency discount at this school.
Within that total, required fees were $1,290; the remainder is straight tuition.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $32,500 |
| Fees | $1,290 |
| Total | $33,790 |
The amounts shown cover one academic year and exclude room and board.
Remember that a lot of students receive financial aid and scholarships that bring down the real cost they pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Dakota Wesleyan University cost for part-time students? Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for specifics.
For some context, here is how Dakota Wesleyan University tuition and fees compare to other colleges. Each label reflects how the school sits versus the average of that group.
| Nationwide | In SD | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Expensive | Expensive | Average |
Compared to colleges across the country, Dakota Wesleyan University comes in higher than most schools.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Dakota Wesleyan University Financial Aid page for more.
Here’s how tuition at Dakota Wesleyan University has changed over recent reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $29,700 |
| Two Years Ago | $30,700 |
| One Year Ago | $31,700 |
| Most Recent Year | $32,500 |
The chart below tracks how tuition at Dakota Wesleyan University has trended over the reported years.
In the latest reported year, tuition moved up 2.5%. Holding that rate for one more year would put tuition + fees near $34,642 in the following year.
At most colleges, tuition edges up a little each year, so plan for the cost in later years to exceed today’s posted rate.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for more background.
Averaged across those years, tuition and fees increased by 3.05%, which puts the figure next year near $34,819.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $34,819 |
| In 2 Years | $35,880 |
| In 3 Years | $36,973 |
| In 4 Years | $38,099 |
| In 5 Years | $39,260 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — the running four-year out-of-state total projects near $145,771.
A tuition number is just one part of the picture — aid packages can change what students and families actually pay.
To learn about financial aid at Dakota Wesleyan University, check out the Dakota Wesleyan University Financial Aid page.
