Dakota College at Bottineau
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(800) 542-6866
- The College achieves its mission by providing specialized technical programs in agriculture, environmental/natural resource studies, and business as well as through traditional curriculum that transfer to baccalaureate programs. The opportunities for experiential learning in attractive outdoor settings allow the unique educational programs on this campus to be intensified. A commitment to "hands-on" learning and the use of natural resource laboratories are common instructional techniques. The proximity of the campus to the International Peace Garden, J. Clark Salyer National Refuge, Denbigh Experimental Forest, the Turtle Mountains, and the offices of the North Dakota Forest Service provides a natural setting to support unique training programs serving all constituents.
School Highlights
Dakota College at Bottineau serves 1,006 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 27%.
Top Rankings
Dakota College at Bottineau ranks among the top 20% of community colleges in North Dakota for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Diversity in US community colleges
School Overview
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| Dakota College at Bottineau | (ND) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associates Colleges | Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 64 staff | 40 staff |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Softball, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 10 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: CRU, Honors Program, Horticulture Club, Leaderjacks, LumberActs (Drama), Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Student Senate, Study Abroad, Wildlife Club Recreational Athletic Programs: Intramural Sports |
Source: 2019 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Dakota College at Bottineau is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The HLC is one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. The Higher Learning Commission accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region, which includes North Dakota. DCB has been accredited since 1971. It received a reaffirmation of accreditation in 2009-2010 and is scheduled for its next reaffirmation in 2019-2020.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Dakota College at Bottineau is Lake Region State College (87.0 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 2,072 students | 87.00 Mi1801 College Dr N
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-1600 87.002,072 - Bismarck State CollegePublic3,778 students | 140.00 Mi1500 Edwards Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 224-5400 140.003,778 - 959 students | 152.50 Mi1410 University Ave
Williston, ND 58801
(888) 863-9455 152.50959 - 3,896 students | 203.40 Mi1101 Hwy One East
Thief River Falls, MN 56701
(218) 793-2800 203.403,896 - Rasmussen College-North DakotaPrivate for-profit615 students | 215.60 Mi4012 19th Avenue SW
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 277-3889 215.60615
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