Dakota County Technical College

Rosemount, MN · Public · Associate's degrees · Rural

B-

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About Dakota County Technical College

Dakota County Technical College is a mid-sized, public institution in Rosemount, MN, in a rural setting. It enrolls about 2,168 students. 58% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $51,938.

Open

Acceptance

$13,548

Net price

2,168

Enrollment

58%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

N/A

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

B+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

Open admissions

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

—

ACT midpoint

This school has an open-admissions policy — most applicants are admitted.

Cost & Financial Aid

$13,548

Average net price

$6,679

In-state tuition

$6,679

Out-of-state tuition

—

Room & board

$1,200

Books & supplies

$18,552

Total cost of attendance

27%

Students receiving Pell grants

25%

Students with federal loans

$11,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$9,549

$30–48K

$9,835

$48–75K

$12,371

$75–110K

$14,517

$110K+

$18,089

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing22.7%

Business20.0%

Mechanic & Repair Tech16.7%

Construction Trades10.5%

Agriculture5.9%

Precision Production5.5%

Visual & Performing Arts5.2%

Computer Science4.4%

Multidisciplinary3.3%

Engineering Tech2.7%

After Graduation

$51,938

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$46,398

Median earnings (6 yrs)

58%

Graduation rate

74%

Retention rate

77%

Earn more than a HS grad

$9,163

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

2,168

Total enrollment

36%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

31%

First-generation

Gender balance

43% women

57% men

Race & ethnicity

White

63%

Hispanic

15%

Black

11%

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander

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