Dakota Wesleyan University (DWU)

🇺🇸 United States of America 4-Year University

Global #6114 United States of America #1509

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Institution Info

Founded: 1885
Type: 4-Year University
Students: 933 students
Faculty: 204
Endowment: $30.1M
Website: https://www.dwu.edu/

About

Dakota Wesleyan University is a higher education institution in United States of America, founded in 1885. It is an established higher education institution. The university has approximately 933 students, an endowment of $30.1M. Also known as DWU.

Rankings

Source	Year	Rank	Score
UNIRANKS	2026	UniRanks #6114 · Ranked	42,85

Research Output via OpenAlex

h-index

630

Citations

121

Publications

i10-index

0,35

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Dakota Wesleyan University's global ranking?

Dakota Wesleyan University is ranked #6,114 globally according to the UniRanks aggregated ranking. Within United States of America, it holds the #1509 position.

When was Dakota Wesleyan University founded?

Dakota Wesleyan University was founded in 1885, making it 141 years old. It is one of the established institutions in United States of America.

How many students attend Dakota Wesleyan University?

Dakota Wesleyan University has a student body of approximately 933 students. The student-to-faculty ratio is approximately 4:1.

What is Dakota Wesleyan University's research output?

Dakota Wesleyan University has produced 121 research publications with 630 total citations and an h-index of 11, according to OpenAlex data.

What is Dakota Wesleyan University's endowment?

Dakota Wesleyan University has an endowment of approximately $30.1M USD. University endowments fund financial aid, research, faculty positions, and campus development.