Dakota College at Bottineau

105 Simrall Blvd
Bottineau, ND 58318-1198

Tel: 8005426866

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 909 students (58% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American and Asian), which is less than the state average of 20%.
Dakota College at Bottineau is the only community colleges within Bottineau County, ND.
The nearest community college is Lake Region State College (87.00 miles away).

The student population of 909 has grown by 17% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The school's diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has grown by 488% over five years.

Total Enrollment	909 students	1,857 students

Student : Teacher Ratio	15:1	22:1

# Full-Time Students	527 students	530 students

# Part-Time Students	-	1,327 students


Total Dormitory Capacity	240	240

% American Indian/Alaskan	-	2%

% Hispanic	-	2%

% Black	-	2%

% White	-	80%

% Two or more races	-	2%

% Non Resident races	-	1%

Diversity Score	1.00	0.35

College Completion Rate	24%	35%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)	$36,700	$38,300

The public in-state tuition of $4,419 is more than the state average of $4,337. The in-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,223 is less than the state average of $6,916. The out-state tuition has grown by 14% over four years.

In-State Tuition Fees	$4,419	$4,337

Out-State Tuition Fees	$6,223	$6,916

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid	90%	89%

Median Debt for Graduates	$11,630	$11,588

Median Debt for Dropouts	$5,500	$5,500

Total Sports Offered	6 sports
Sports	Baseball, Basketball, Football, Ice Hockey, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Football, Ice Hockey, Softball, Volleyball,

Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

A referendum in 1894 stated that a school of forestry should be located in Bottineau, North Dakota, to provide, in addition to forestry, comprehensive junior college curricula. Additional one and two-year programs were continually developed, expanding the educational base. The North Dakota Century Code identified the role of MSU-Bottineau as offering programs in agriculture, forestry, and horticulture. This, in turn, encouraged the institution to specialize and expand upon its offerings in the natural resources. In April of 1996, the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education affiliated the college with Minot State University. The name of the school was changed to Minot State University-Bottineau Campus at that time. In 1987, the name was again modified to North Dakota State University-Bottineau. The 35-acre campus of MSU-Bottineau is located on the northern edge of the city of Bottineau. It consists of five classroom buildings, three residence halls, a student center, and three interactive video network studios. MSU-Bottineau The college offers 32 vocational-technical programs or options leading to certificates, diplomas, or AAS degrees. It also offers comprehensive university parallel/transfer coursework leading to AA or AS degrees. MSU-Bottineau is one of the eleven campuses in the North Dakota University System which is governed by the seven member North Dakota State Board of Higher Education. MSU-Bottineau is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.