Dawson Community College

Dawson Community College Overview

Dawson Community College is a public, state school in the rural setting of Glendive, Montana. Dawson Community College was founded in 1940 and the school currently enrolls around 458 students a year, which includes 458 undergrads. Dawson Community College offers housing for up to 140 students. Most students live in off campus housing, and 90% of students spend their weekends on campus.

Student Involvement at Dawson Community College

Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Dawson Community College's theater groups.

Dawson Community College does not have any greek life opportunties.

Planning to play sports? Dawson Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Dawson Community College on the Student Life page.

2022 Dawson Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.0
In-State Tuition	$4,230
Out-of-State	$6,930

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Is Dawson Community 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 look at these factors to get a clearer idea of what Dawson Community College offers and if the college seems like a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Dawson Community College

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. Retention measures 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 Outlook Dawson Community College Graduates

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

Check with Dawson Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Dawson Community 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.

As of 2022, the total market value of Dawson Community College's endowment was $3.5 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Dawson Community College spends about $6,272 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Dawson Community College

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 Dawson Community College's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

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

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. 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 be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Dawson Community College.

Based on this information, does Dawson Community 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 Dawson Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Dawson Community College Located?

Dawson Community College is located in the rural setting of Glendive, Montana.

If you would like to see Dawson Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 94 to Glendive, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Billings Logan International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Dawson Community College and Glendive are like without leaving home.

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