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Dakota Wesleyan University Baseball

Dakota Wesleyan University (DWU) · Mitchell, South Dakota · Private nonprofit university

Acceptance rate73%of applicants admitted
Graduation rate48%finish within six years
Undergraduates892Small (<2,000)
Student-to-faculty12 : 1students per instructor
Coaches

Dakota Wesleyan University Baseball coaches

Coaches at Dakota Wesleyan University who recruit Men's Baseball, head coach first.

Athletics

The program

Where Dakota Wesleyan University competes and how it ranks.

Affiliation
NAIA
Conference
Great Plains Athletic Conference
Program level
Somewhat Recognized
Athletics site
dwuathletics.com
Academics

How you compare

The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Neither Required nor Recommended.

SATMiddle 50%: 950–1420
ACTMiddle 50%: 18–24

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Popular majors

AccountingBehavioral SciencesBiochemistryBiology/Biological Sciences, GeneralBusiness Administration and Management, GeneralCriminal Justice/Safety StudiesDigital Arts
Test policy
Neither Required nor Recommended
Student-to-faculty
12 : 1
Graduation rate
48% in six years
Costs

What it costs

Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.

TuitionOne rate for all students$32,500
Average net priceAfter grants and scholarships$21,901
Campus

Where it is

Dakota Wesleyan University in Mitchell.

Location
Mitchell, South Dakota
Type
Private Non-Profit
Religious affiliation
United Methodist
Time zone
Central
Website
dwu.edu
Overview

About Dakota Wesleyan University Baseball

How the program competes and what the school is like.

Charlie Dubanoski, the Head Baseball Coach, leads the Dakota Wesleyan University Baseball staff of 8 coaches, verified October 2026. Dakota Wesleyan University (DWU) competes in NAIA Baseball as a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference. NAIA and junior college coaches have fewer contact limits, so you can reach out at any time. Dakota Wesleyan University is a small private school in Mitchell, South Dakota with 892 undergraduates, a 73% acceptance rate and an average net price of $21,901 a year after aid.

Recruiting

How to get recruited by Dakota Wesleyan University Baseball

What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.

  1. Find the right coachEmail Charlie Dubanoski, the Head Baseball Coach and Ben Johnson, the Assistant Coach - Pitching - Recruiting Coordinator. Dakota Wesleyan University has 8 coaches for Baseball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
  2. Lead with your numbersPut your position, height and weight, and measurables like exit velocity, 60-yard time or pitching velocity in the subject line and first sentences. NAIA coaches have flexible recruiting rules and can contact you early.
  3. Send your videoInclude a skills video with game at-bats or bullpen work, with the link near the top so Charlie can watch without scrolling.
  4. Show the academic fitAdmitted students at Dakota Wesleyan University typically score 950 – 1420 on the SAT and 18 – 24 on the ACT, and testing is neither required nor recommended. Mention your GPA and intended major.
  5. Follow upCoaches rarely reply to the first email. Follow up with the Dakota Wesleyan University staff after a week, and again after your next game with updated results.

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Questions

Dakota Wesleyan University Baseball FAQ

Quick answers about the program, the school and how to reach the coaches.

Is Dakota Wesleyan University NAIA?

Yes. Dakota Wesleyan University competes in NAIA Baseball, in the Great Plains Athletic Conference.

Is Dakota Wesleyan University public or private?

Dakota Wesleyan University is a private nonprofit school in Mitchell, South Dakota.

What conference is Dakota Wesleyan University Baseball in?

The Great Plains Athletic Conference.

Does Dakota Wesleyan University offer athletic scholarships for Baseball?

Dakota Wesleyan University competes in NAIA, where programs can offer athletic scholarships. The number and size of awards vary, so ask the coaches directly.

How many coaches does Dakota Wesleyan University Baseball have?

8 coaches, led by Charlie Dubanoski, the Head Baseball Coach.

Who is the head coach of Dakota Wesleyan University Baseball?

Charlie Dubanoski is the Head Baseball Coach.

Who is the recruiting coordinator for Dakota Wesleyan University Baseball?

Ben Johnson, Assistant Coach - Pitching - Recruiting Coordinator.

When can Dakota Wesleyan University Baseball coaches contact recruits?

NAIA and junior college coaches have fewer contact limits, so you can reach out at any time. You can email the coaches yourself at any age. Rules change, so check your sport's current NCAA recruiting calendar.

Can you walk on to Dakota Wesleyan University Baseball?

It depends on roster space each year. The best way to find out is to email the coaches with your stats and highlights and ask about walk-on spots.

How much does Dakota Wesleyan University cost?

In-state tuition is $32,500 and out-of-state tuition is $32,500 a year. The average net price after grants and scholarships is $21,901.

What is the Dakota Wesleyan University acceptance rate?

73% of applicants are admitted.

What SAT or ACT score do you need for Dakota Wesleyan University?

Admitted students typically score 950 – 1420 on the SAT and 18 – 24 on the ACT.

How do I contact the Dakota Wesleyan University Baseball coaches?

Start a free 7-day AthleticScholar trial to see each coach's email and send a personal message from your own Gmail, with follow-ups until they reply.

Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.

Coaching staff verified October 2026