Dakota Wesleyan University nursing
Mitchell, South Dakota · Private nonprofit. Bachelor's · first-time NCLEX 93.9% · ACEN and CCNE accredited.
Bachelor'sRN, bachelor’s degree NCLEX 93.9%
State board approval and NCLEX
| Program | Campus | Approval | First-time NCLEX pass rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN, associate degree | Mitchell | Interim | Board source |
| RN, bachelor’s degree | Mitchell | Full | 93.9% (2025, 33 first-time takers) Board source |
Nursing awards
| Program (CIP) | Award level | Completions, 2023-24 |
|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse 51.3801 | Bachelor's degree | 42 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, first majors only.
Accreditation
From Dakota Wesleyan University’s nursing pages
Accreditation
“Effective November 26, 2025, this nursing program is a candidate for initial accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing.”
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NCLEX
“The program’s three year mean for NCLEX-RN pass rates will be at or above the minimum standard of 80% required by the accrediting body (ACEN) Accreditation Commission for Education”
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Clinical placements
“Gain real world experience at our clinical sites 1 day per week.”
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Admission
“Students with a GPA of 2.99 or below will be placed on a holding list until the application deadline of May 1.”
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