Dakota County Technical College
Dakota County Technical College is one of the thirty-one public 2-year colleges in Minnesota. The campus is located in a rural area, in Rosemount.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 2,478 students attend the school. Every year 36% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Dakota County Technical College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $5,069, and fees were $644. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $5,069 and $644 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Rural |
| Number of Students2,478 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio20:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate73% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 5 | 38 |
| Associate's degree | 0 | 8 |
| Certificate | 16 | 93 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 59 miles radius of Dakota County Technical College
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Inver Hills Community College
6 miles away |
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Normandale Community College
14 miles away |
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Saint Paul College
15 miles away |
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Minneapolis Community and Technical College
19 miles away |
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Century College
22 miles away |
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Hennepin Technical College
29 miles away |
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North Hennepin Community College
29 miles away |
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Anoka-Ramsey Community College
33 miles away |
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Anoka Technical College
37 miles away |
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Rochester Community and Technical College
59 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission 01/01/1996 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $199/credit | |
| In State Students | $199/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $199/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $8,955 | $8,955 | $8,955 |
| ADN | 70 | $13,930 | $13,930 | $13,930 |
| BSN | 125 | $24,875 | $24,875 | $24,875 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 75% of Dakota County Technical College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 33% | $4,039 |
| Other Federal Grant | 1% | $1,333 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 40% | $2,162 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 19% | $1,293 |
| Federal Student Loans | 45% | $6,579 |
| Private Loans | 3% | $6,230 |
$11,457
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$9,157 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$10,261 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$11,314 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$13,109 |
| Over $110,000$15,068 |
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Student Population
2,478
Undergrads
0
Graduates
984
Women
1,494
Men
56%
Full-time
44%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
71% |
|
Black/African American |
9% |
|
Hispanic |
7% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
|
Asian |
4% |
|
Two or more races |
3% |
|
Non-resident alien |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Minnesota state board of nursing.
