Dawson Community College

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Dormitory capacity	150
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Students retention rate	58%
On-time graduation rate	39%

Located in Glendive, Montana, Dawson CC 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 Dawson Community 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.

Dawson Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, 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.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Dawson CC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Dawson CC is reported to be 39%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Montana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Dawson CC is 58% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Montana is 73%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Dawson CC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,745

Cost of attendance at Dawson Community College in 2022 for students from Montana.

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Montana's average	$5,724
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$8,445

Cost of attendance at Dawson Community 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.

Montana's average	$16,788
National average	$8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at Dawson Community College received on average $5,743 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.

$5,743

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	53	43%	$4,479	$237,398
Other Federal Grant	117	94%	$2,571	$300,798
State Grant/Scholarships	3	2%	$1,000	$3,000
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	87	70%	$4,232	$368,178
Total Grant & Scholarships	117	94%	$5,743	$671,976

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Dawson Community 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 Dawson Community College students is 39.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 46.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.8%.

39.2%

white 46.7% 21 students
International Students 50.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 50.0% 2 students

Athletic Associations

National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Dawson Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Dawson Community 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
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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