Dawson Community College

Dawson Community College is a public, state school in a rural setting in Glendive, Montana. Dawson Community College was founded in 1940 and now enrolls around 377 students a year, including 377 undergrads. Dawson Community College provides housing for up to 140 students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Dawson Community College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Dawson Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Dawson Community College students can .

There are no fraternities or sororities at Dawson Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

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.

Learn more about life at Dawson Community College on the Student Life page.

2021 Dawson Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Average GPA	3.0
In-State Tuition	$3,810
Out-of-State	$6,450
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$0

Is Dawson Community College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how competitive a school is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a clearer sense of what Dawson Community College offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Dawson Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of 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 Dawson Community College Grads

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

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. Dawson Community College's endowment was valued at $3.5 million in 2021, compared to a national average of $905 million. The school spends $6,272 for each full-time student enrolled.

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.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available 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! No one should ever pay to fill out 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 Dawson Community College. Based on this information, how does Dawson Community College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect 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?

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

If you want 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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