Dakota County Technical College

Dakota County Technical College Overview

Dakota County Technical College is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Rosemount, Minnesota. Dakota County Technical College was founded in 1970 and enrolls 3,672 undergrads and no graduate students.

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2022 Dakota County Technical College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$5,565
Out-of-State	$5,565

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Is Dakota County Technical College a Good School?

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Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better idea of what Dakota County Technical College offers and if the school could be a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Dakota County Technical College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. It gauges how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for Dakota County Technical College Grads

Job placement statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers.

Check with Dakota County Technical College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Dakota County Technical College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students.

Dakota County Technical College's endowment was valued at $3.2 million in 2022, compared to a national average of $905 million. For each full-time student, Dakota County Technical College spends about $2,670 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Dakota County Technical College

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on Dakota County Technical College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Dakota County Technical College.

Based on this information, does Dakota County Technical College seem like a good fit? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Dakota County Technical College a good school for you?

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Where is Dakota County Technical College?

Dakota County Technical College is located in the suburban setting of Rosemount, Minnesota, less than an hour from Minneapolis-St. Paul.

If you would like to see Dakota County Technical College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 52 to Rosemount, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Minneapolis-St. Paul International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Dakota County Technical College and Rosemount are like without leaving home.

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