Dakota Wesleyan University

Dakota Wesleyan University is a private, Christian liberal arts university located in Mitchell, South Dakota. Founded in 1885, it is affiliated with the United Methodist Church and offers undergraduate and graduate programs across a range of disciplines, including business, education, nursing, and the arts and sciences. The university emphasizes a values-based education rooted in faith, service, and leadership, and maintains a close-knit campus community with small class sizes. The university's athletic teams, known as the Tigers, compete in the NAIA Great Plains Athletic Conference. Dakota Wesleyan is also recognized for its programs in nursing and teacher education, and it serves a largely regional student population from the Midwest. The campus is situated in Mitchell, a small city in southeastern South Dakota known for the Corn Palace.