Dakota Wesleyan University's published cost of attendance is $43,864. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $15,251, middle-income families pay around $15,927, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,416.
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Net prices are averages and may vary. Based on federal data for first-time, full-time students receiving aid.
| Cost Category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Total Cost of Attendance (Sticker Price) | $43,864 |
| Tuition and Fees | $33,790 |
| Room and Board | $8,100 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,500 |
| Average Financial Aid (Grants and Scholarships) | -$24,129 |
| Average Net Price (What Families Pay) | $19,735 |
| Family Income | Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0–30k | $15,251 |
| $30–48k | $15,750 |
| $48–75k | $15,927 |
| $75–110k | $19,048 |
| $110k+ | $22,416 |
Dakota Wesleyan University's published cost of attendance is $43,864. Financial aid reshapes that figure across income levels: low-income families pay approximately $15,251, middle-income families pay around $15,927, and higher-income families pay approximately $22,416. Azimuth ranks Dakota Wesleyan University #752 for post-graduation affordability among nonprofit four-year institutions. Median federal student loan debt at graduation is $27,000. Families using Parent PLUS borrow a median of $18,191; private or institutional loans may add further borrowing that falls outside these federal-only figures — see the Parent PLUS risk framework for how household context shapes PLUS decisions. For a graduate at the institution's median four-year earnings of $64,461, median federal debt of $27,000 projects to a monthly payment of about $305 under standard ten-year repayment. For personalized projections across earnings scenarios — including Parent PLUS planning — use Azimuth's Financial GPS tool.
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How cost compares to graduate earnings and value added.
Graduates of Dakota Wesleyan University earn median 4-year earnings of $64,461, placing Dakota Wesleyan University in the 64.2 percentile for median earnings four years after enrollment among nonprofit four-year institutions. Graduates earn about $3,979 more than similar students at comparable institutions, placing Dakota Wesleyan University in the 73.3 percentile for earnings beyond expectations among nonprofit four-year institutions. Azimuth ranks Dakota Wesleyan University #567 for return on investment among nonprofit four-year institutions. These figures reflect the institution's focus on health-related fields, where employer demand and early-career compensation tend to support solid long-term financial outcomes. The earnings pattern centers on health and allied health programs, which dominate Dakota Wesleyan's degree output. Nursing is the largest program with 40 graduates earning median 4-year earnings of $76,515, representing 0.9x the national benchmark for the field. Business Administration and Psychology, General follow as substantial cohorts, with Teacher Education and Criminal Justice rounding out the top five by scale. This concentration in health professions — aligned with Health as the institution's dominant family — creates a coherent earnings signature where graduates move into stable, in-demand roles with predictable compensation trajectories. The program mix reflects Dakota Wesleyan's regional mission and employer partnerships in the upper Midwest, where health-care and allied-health sectors offer consistent hiring and advancement pathways.
