Dakota County Technical College (DCTC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	21 to 1
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	54%

Located in Rosemount, Minnesota, DCTC is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Dakota County Technical College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Dakota County Technical College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student retention rate of 65% at DCTC suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,208

Cost of attendance at Dakota County Technical College in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

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Minnesota's average	$11,262
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,208

Cost of attendance at Dakota County Technical College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average	$16,133
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 61 of freshman students at Dakota County Technical College received on average $4,483 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,483

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	104	29%	$4,134	$429,931
Other Federal Grant	162	45%	$4,019	$651,113
State Grant/Scholarships	132	37%	$1,824	$240,774
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	74	21%	$1,033	$76,470
Total Grant & Scholarships	216	61%	$4,483	$968,357

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Dakota County Technical College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Dakota County Technical College students is 54.0%. Female students graduated at a rate of 44.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 56.6%.

54.0%

asian 41.7% 5 students
African American 32.0% 8 students
white 59.7% 160 students
hispanic 50.0% 18 students
Mixed Race 30.4% 7 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Dakota County Technical College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Dakota County Technical College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training

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