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Dunwoody College of Technology

  • Dunwoody College of Technology is a private technology school in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It offers Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Architecture and Associate of Applied Science degrees.

School Highlights

Dunwoody College of Technology serves 1,537 students (82% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the state average of 43%.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,537 students
  • Private-state tuition: $22,938
  • Acceptance Rate: 99%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 33%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

The teacher population of 115 teachers has declined by 43% over five years.
Dunwoody College of Technology
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
115 staff
94 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Dunwoody College of Technology has grown by 19% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Dunwoody College of Technology diversity score of 0.53 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 44% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,537 students
2,812 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
1,263 students
1,168 students
# Part-Time Students
274 students
1,714 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,537 students
2,681 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,263 students
1,143 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
274 students
1,714 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
5%
8%
% Black
8%
16%
% White
67%
57%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2007)
54%
39%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
47%
57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$48,300
$36,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $22,938 is more than the state average of $17,176. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$22,938
$17,176
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$12,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,470
$6,752
Acceptance Rate
99%
90%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Founded in 1914, Dunwoody College of Technology is the only private, nonprofit technical college in the Upper Midwest. Dunwoody College teaches problem solving and critical thinking along with practical, real-world skills that are much sought after by business and industry. It`s a rigorous style of hands-on, applied learning that requires discipline and personal responsibility. The emphasis is on understanding the basic theory and skills in lecture courses and then getting practice applying those skills in hands-on lab work with labs and shops that use equipment and processes that mirror what is found in industry. The College also fosters such values as work ethic, teamwork and punctuality. It prepares graduates to enter the diverse, performance-oriented, and modern workplace by requiring students to take Arts & Sciences courses in addition to technical curriculum. This applied approach to learning has been part of Dunwoody since its` founding in 1914 and was championed by the College`s first director Charles Prosser, who is known as the father of vocational education in the United States.
  • Class sizes at Dunwoody are small so that instructors have time to get to know their students and provide individual attention. The relatively small size of the full-time student body provides opportunities for students to be personally involved in their school and encourages them to get to know their classmates. Dunwoody`s close relationship with local industry professionals means that students have direct interaction with standard industry practices as well as innovations in the field through field trips, internships and guest speakers. Shops, studios and laboratories are furnished with tools, software and other equipment typical of the industries that employ Dunwoody graduates.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Dunwoody College of Technology cost?
Dunwoody College of Technology's private state tuition is approximately $22,938.
What is the acceptance rate of Dunwoody College of Technology?
The acceptance rate of Dunwoody College of Technology is 99%, which is higher than the state average of 90%.
In what neighborhood is Dunwoody College of Technology located?
Dunwoody College of Technology is located in the Calhoun Isles neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 1,537 students
  • Private-state tuition: $22,938
  • Acceptance Rate: 99%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
  • Minority enrollment: 33%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Hennepin County, MN community colleges have a diversity score of 0.67, which is higher than the national average of 0.00. The most diverse community college in Hennepin County, MN is Globe University-Minneapolis. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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