In 2022, Dunwoody College of Technology's tuition was $24,029 a year.
In 2023, tuition increased 6.44%–from $22,575 the previous year. Usually, college tuition rises about 3% year.
Remember, the total cost of tuition isn't necessarily what you will have to pay to attend a school. Many students find the actual cost of college is far less than the total tuition after grants, scholarships, and tuition discounts are applied. And, student loans can make theactual cost of attending college feel more doable until you're done with college.
Dunwoody College of Technology meets 46% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student at Dunwoody College of Technology is around $11,866 a year.
Graduates in the class of 2023 had an average of $26,667 in student loans per borrower.
Dunwoody College of Technology is a private, nonprofit institution, so it has the same tuition for students from Minnesota as it does for residents from other states.
Public schools receive funds from the state to help them cover costs. Public insitutions often offer reduced tuition for students who are residents of that state.
Attending an insitution where you are eligible for in-state tuition can save on the total cost of attending college. Be sure to check your state's criteria for in-state tuition. Every state has its own rules about what makes someone eligible for in-state tuition. Most states require students to have resided in the state for a certain period of time before qualifying. There may be other criteria as well, depending on where you live.
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Tuition at Dunwoody College of Technology is the same for every student.
Students from outside of the U.S. are not eligible for federal financial aid, but may be eligible for private or school-specific grants, scholarships, and other funding opportunities. International students who demonstrate financial need may qualify for the following types of financial support at Dunwoody College of Technology:
•Loans from outsideDunwoody College of Technology •Dunwoody College of Technology-specific scholarships •International Students Tuition Waivers
International students without financial need may be eligible for merit-based institutional scholarships.
Tuition is not the only cost of attending college; there are other costs associated with college, like room and board, facility fees, and books and supplies. Let's take a look at what impacts these costs, and what to expect at Dunwoody College of Technology.
Room and board at Dunwoody College of Technology is $14,659 a year. This number includes the cost of living in dorms or other on-campus housing, and a meal plan that enables you to eat all or some of your meals the Dunwoody College of Technology's on-campus cafeterias and dining facilities. Students who do not live on-campus but still want to use the dining facilities can pay for a meal plan. The cost of board-only is $11,338.
Board costs can depend on how many meals are included in the plan you choose.
The cost of books often surprises first-year college students. The actual cost of books and supplies depends on the courses you take and the materials required. To save money, many students choose to use books from the library or buy used textbooks and materials.
Most schools charge some yearly fees to offsets cost associated with maintaining facilties, like the computer labs and libraries, athletic facilities, and more.
Keep in mind, there could also be other costs associated with participating in special activities, like Greek Life, or participating in sports or other extracurriculars. Many schools offer ways so that those who may struggle to participate because of cost can get help covering these fees.
The total cost of transportation in college can really vary. Will you take a subway, car or an airplane to get to school? Is on-campus parking free, or will you need to budget for parking? Is the campus small enough that you can easily walk from class-to-class?? Do you own a car, or are you planning to use busses, subways, or other modes of transportation? All of these factors can make a big difference in your transportation budget. At Dunwoody College of Technology, freshman are allowed to park on campus.
The location of a college or university can impact the amount you'll have to spend just to get around. Small, rural schools may be easier to get around, but the cost of getting to campus may be higher. On the flip side, getting around in an urban area is sometimes expensive, but cities may offer more buses, trains and affordable flights to actually get to school. Dunwoody College of Technologyis in a city in Minnesota, not far from Minneapolis-St. Paul.
When creating a budget for college, don’t forget to consider the cost of things like going out to eat or see shows, furnishing your living space, and things like haircuts, clothes and, yes, even toilet paper and shampoo.
Now, let’s do a rundown of all of the costs associated with college, to get a better estimate of how much students can expect to shell out for Dunwoody College of Technology.
What will the cost of attending Dunwoody College of Technology be? Here is a breakdown of tuition and expenses.
2023 Total Tuition and Expenses | |
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Tuition | $24,029 |
Room and Board | $14,659 |
Board Only | $3,321 |
Other expenses | $2,000 |
The total estimated cost will vary depending on whether you are going to live on-campus or off-campus.
Total Estimated Costs | |
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On-Campus | $42,537 |
Off-Campus | $31,199 |
The breakdowns above provide a good estimate of the total cost of attendance before financial aid and scholarships. Tuition and fees may vary depending on program, course level, location, and more.
Dunwoody College of Technology’s tuition and fees change based on: •Academic program for both full and part-time students •Course load for both full and part-time students
The majority of Dunwoody College of Technology undergrads use financial aid to help pay for school. In 2023, 782 of the 1,453 undergrads enrolled received financial aid. Dunwoody College of Technology meets 46% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates.
The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $11,866 a year. Around 86% of Dunwoody College of Technology undergrads take out student loans to cover any remaining costs. Dunwoody College of Technology graduates who have student loans graduate with an average of $26,667 of student loan debt.
The average debt for each loan type varies.
Average Debt By Loan Type | |
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Federal Loans | $26,667 |
Private Loans | $0 |
Most Common Loans for Dunwoody College of Technology Students | |
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Federal Loans | 86% |
Most students take out institutional or government loans, because they tend to have lower interest rates and more flexible repayment options than private loans. Loans from the federal government can be subsidized or unsubsidized. Subsidized loans do not accrue interest during school, while unsubsidized loans begin accruing interest at the time the loan is issued. If students do no qualify for enough federal loans to cover the cost of tuition, some take out private loans. Parents can also take out ParentPLUS loans, which are government loans for parents who are helping their children pay for college.
The Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) helps colleges determine how much financial need students and their familes have, so they can offer a financial aid package that meets, or come close to meeting, their need. For more information on Dunwoody College of Technology financial aid, keep reading, or visit their financial aid website.
Some students may receive grants and scholarships to help pay for college. Unlike loans, scholarships and grants do not have to be paid back.
In 2023, Dunwoody College of Technology awarded 703 need-based scholarships to students, giving away total of $8.6 million to help students with financial need cover the cost of school. An additional $970,000 in merit-based scholarship money was awarded to students without demonstrated financial need.
The net price of college is the actual cost of attending a school for one year. Net cost is calculated by subtracting any scholarships, grants or other aid that does not need to be paid back from the total cost. Student loans are not part of the calculation, because they need to be repaid.
Now that we have a sense of the total estimated costs for Dunwoody College of Technology students, we can subtract the average financial aid package to find the estimated net cost. Net cost can vary depending on a students’ need and the financial aid award received.
When considering whether a school fits your budget, it is important to consider the estimated net cost, not just the sticker price of tuition. Often, schools with the highest tuition also offer the most generous aid packages, so estimate your net cost before eliminating a school because it does fit your budget.
The average amount of financial aid received by a full-time first year student with demonstrated need at Dunwoody College of Technology was $11,866 in 2023. By substracting the average financial aid package from the estimated costs, we get a number that may make the cost of Dunwoody College of Technology seem more manageable.
Estimated Net Cost for Full-Time Students | |
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On-Campus | $30,671 |
Off-Campus | $19,333 |
What will attending Dunwoody College of Technology really cost you? The answer depends on several factors.
As of 2011, colleges are required to have a net price calculator on their website to help prospective students and their families understand the actual cost of attending that school, based on their financial situation. You can find the Dunwoody College of Technology's net cost calculator on their website.
Some students choose to use payment plans to make the cost of tuition fit more comfortably in their budget.
Dunwoody College of Technology does not have guaranteed tuition.
Dunwoody College of Technology offers an Installment Payment Plan, which allows students to pay tuition in a series of smaller chunks instead of one lump sum.
Schools sometimes waiver tuition for certain groups, to make attending more affordable. Some schools offer tuition waivers for faculty, staff, and their families , underrepresented students, or military students. Even if you qualify for a waiver, students are usually responsible for housing, meal plans, and other expenses.
Dunwoody College of Technology has some full or partial tuition waivers available for: - International Students - Employees or Children of Employees
Check the financial aid website for more information on payment plans and tuition waivers.
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 supporting students.
As of 2022, the total market value of Dunwoody College of Technology's endowment was $29.3 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Dunwoody College of Technology spends about $15,076 a year.
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