Dakota Wesleyan University Softball
Dakota Wesleyan University (DWU) · Mitchell, South Dakota · Private nonprofit university
Dakota Wesleyan University Softball coaches
Coaches at Dakota Wesleyan University who recruit Women's Softball, head coach first.
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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
How you compare
The middle 50% of admitted students score inside the blue band. Test policy: Neither Required nor Recommended.
Popular majors
- Test policy
- Neither Required nor Recommended
- Student-to-faculty
- 12 : 1
- Graduation rate
- 48% in six years
What it costs
Yearly figures. Net price is the average paid after grants and scholarships.
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
About Dakota Wesleyan University Softball
How the program competes and what the school is like.
Toni Closner, the Softball Head Coach, leads the Dakota Wesleyan University Softball staff of 5 coaches, verified September 2026. Dakota Wesleyan University (DWU) competes in NAIA Softball as a member of the Great Plains Athletic Conference. 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.
How to get recruited by Dakota Wesleyan University Softball
What to send, who to send it to and when to follow up.
- Find the right coachEmail Toni Closner, the Softball Head Coach and Caleb Waldner, the Assistant Coach. Dakota Wesleyan University has 5 coaches for Softball, so write to the one who recruits your position or event, not only the head coach.
- Lead with your numbersPut your position, and measurables like pitching speed, exit velocity or pop time in the subject line and first sentences. NAIA coaches have flexible recruiting rules and can contact you early.
- Send your videoInclude a skills video with game footage, with the link near the top so Toni can watch without scrolling.
- 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.
- 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.
Dakota Wesleyan University Softball 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 Softball, 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 Softball in?
The Great Plains Athletic Conference.
Does Dakota Wesleyan University offer athletic scholarships for Softball?
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 Softball have?
5 coaches, led by Toni Closner, the Softball Head Coach.
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 Softball coaches?
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Admissions, cost and enrollment figures come from the U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS), latest year available.