Outcomes at Dakota Wesleyan
Graduation Rate
48.32%
Transfer-out Rate
22.15%
Retention Rate
75.00%
The graduation rate at Dakota Wesleyan University is 48.32% last year which is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. 72 students have completed their degree/certificate programs among 149 candidates.
The transfer-out rate is 22.15% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota. The retention rate (full-time students) is 75% that is average compared to Private (not-for-profit), 4-Years Colleges in South Dakota.
Graduation Rate and Comparison Chart
The following chart compares the graduation rate between Dakota Wesleyan University and similar colleges.
Number of Completers and Graduation Rate
The next table summarizes the outcome measures with the number of students at Dakota Wesleyan University. 72 students have completed and 33 students have transferred out to other institutes.
| Total | Bachelor's or Equivalent | Other Degrees or Certificate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total (Candidates) | 149 | 146 | 3 |
| Completers | 72 (48.32%) | 70 | 2 |
| Transfer-out | 33 (22.15%) | 32 | 1 |
| No Longer Enrolled | 44 (29.53%) | 44 | - |
Graduation Rate by Completion Time (Bachelor's Degree)
The below table shows the number of completers with graduation rate by completion time. The number in parenthesis denote the graduation rate for the corresponding students. The numbers and rate for the 125% and 150% normal times are not cumulative, but additional completers and graduate rate for that period. For example, 63 students have completed in 4 years and additional 7 students have completed in the 5th year.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 100% normal time (in 4 Years) | 63 (43.15%) |
28 (37.33%) |
35 (49.30%) |
| 125% normal time (in 5 Years) | 7 (4.79%) |
4 (5.33%) |
3 (4.23%) |
| 150% normal time (in 6 Years) | 72 (49.32%) |
33 (44.00%) |
39 (54.93%) |
Graduation Rate by Race/Ethnicity
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 48.32% (72/149) | 43.42% (33/76) | 53.42% (39/73) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 33.33% (2/6) | - (0/0) | 33.33% (2/6) |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 25.00% (1/4) | 0.00% (0/3) | 100.00% (1/1) |
| Hispanic | 45.45% (5/11) | 28.57% (2/7) | 75.00% (3/4) |
| White | 52.07% (63/121) | 50.00% (31/62) | 54.24% (32/59) |
| Two or More Race | 20.00% (1/5) | 0.00% (0/2) | 33.33% (1/3) |