Dakota College at Bottineau
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 (38% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 20%.
- Dakota College at Bottineau is the only community colleges within Bottineau County, ND.
- The nearest community college to Dakota College at Bottineau is Lake Region State College (87.0 miles away).
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- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 77 teachers has grown by 60% over five years.
| Dakota College at Bottineau | (ND) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 77 staff | 40 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 909 students | 1,857 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 22:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 346 students | 530 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 563 students | 1,327 students |
 |  | |
| Total Dormitory Capacity | 240 | 240 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | 4% | 2% |
| % Asian | 1% | - |
| % Hispanic | 5% | 2% |
| % Black | 8% | 2% |
| % White | 64% | 80% |
| % Hawaiian | 1% | - |
| % Two or more races | 17% | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 1% |
| Diversity Score | 1.00 | 0.35 |
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| College Completion Rate | 24% | 35% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $36,700 | $38,300 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 6 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Football, Ice Hockey, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Football, Ice Hockey, Softball, Volleyball, |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 6 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Horticulture Club, LumberActs (Drama), Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Student Senate, Wildlife Club Recreational Athletic Programs: Intramural Sports |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- 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.
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Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Dakota College at Bottineau is Lake Region State College (87.0 miles away).
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