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Dakota County Technical College

Rosemount, MN · Rural · 2,168 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Located in Rosemount, Minnesota, Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) is highly regarded for its focus on high-wage, high-demand career preparation, boasting exceptionally strong programs in automotive and heavy-duty truck technology, electrical construction, and veterinary technology. The student experience is highly collaborative and hands-on, offering a supportive, commuter-friendly community where students can balance practical lab work with campus life, including professional student organizations and NJCAA varsity athletics. What truly sets DCTC apart is its state-of-the-art campus facilities—including a rare, multi-acre decision-driving range for specialized training—and deep-rooted industry partnerships that consistently yield an impressive graduate placement rate of over 90 percent.


Wikipedia:Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) is a public technical college in Rosemount, Minnesota, United States. It is located in Dakota County inside the Minneapolis/St. Paul metropolitan area. DCTC belongs to the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and is one of five stand-alone technical colleges in the state.

Location
Rosemount, MN, 55068-2999 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
MSP · Minneapolis
12 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$18,552
Out-of-state COA
$18,552
Avg net price
$13,548
In-state tuition
$6,679
Out-of-state tuition
$6,679
Books & supplies
$1,200/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$9,549
$30–48k
$9,835
$48–75k
$12,371
$75–110k
$14,517
$110k+
$18,089
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
52%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
55%
Transferred
16%
Still enrolled
0%
Dropped out / unknown
29%
Median earnings (6yr)
$46,398
Median earnings (10yr)
$51,938
Median debt
$11,000
Monthly loan payment
$117
Debt range (25th–75th)
$5,433$14,975
Debt (90th percentile)
$24,880
Student Body
Men 57%Women 43%
23
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
27%
First-generation
31%
Median family income
$39,514
Independent students
48%
Avg age at entry
26.0
Part-time students
36%
Race & ethnicity
White
63%
Hispanic
15%
Black
11%
Asian
3%
Two or more
6%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
2%
Institutional
Endowment
$3M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mixed part/full-time
Full-time faculty
39%
Avg faculty salary
$9,498/mo
Instructional spend/student
$9,163
Federal loan rate
25%

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