Dakota College at Bottineau

105 Simrall Blvd
Bottineau, ND 58318
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  • 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 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is more than the state average of 26%.

School Overview

The teacher population of 99 teachers has grown by 83% over five years.
Dakota College at Bottineau(ND) Community College Avg.
Carnegie ClassificationAssociate's Colleges: High Transfer-High NontraditionalAssociate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution LevelAt least 2 but less than 4 yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty99 staff99 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Dakota College at Bottineau has grown by 33% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Dakota College at Bottineau diversity score of 0.51 is more than the state average of 0.44. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment1,006 students1,131 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio10:111:1
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# Full-Time Students390 students515 students
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# Part-Time Students616 students616 students
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Total Dormitory Capacity		259259
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% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
2%
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
6%
4%
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% Black
9%
4%
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% White
69%
74%
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% Two or more races
5%
4%
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% Non Resident races
4%
1%
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% Unknown races
3%
10%
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Diversity Score0.510.44
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College Completion Rate
22%
39%
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$36,700$38,300
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Tuition Cost and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,046 is more than the state average of $4,270. The in-state tuition has grown by 17% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,161 is less than the state average of $7,571. The out-state tuition has grown by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$5,046$4,270
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Out-State Tuition Fees$7,161$7,571
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Tuition NotesThere are various out-of-state tuition rates based upon residency. Please visit www.dakotacollege.edu to learn more.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid92%90%
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Median Debt for Graduates$11,000$11,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$5,500$5,500
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Sports

Total Sports Offered5 sports
SportsBaseball, 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: 2020 (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
  • Lake Region State College
    Public
    1,982 students | 87.00 Mi1801 College Dr N
    Devils Lake, ND 58301
    (701) 662-1600     87.001,982
  • Bismarck State College
    Public
    3,739 students | 140.00 Mi1500 Edwards Ave.
    Bismarck, ND 58506
    (701) 224-5400     140.003,739
  • Williston State College
    Williston State College Photo - WSC competes in 6 varsity sports. Hockey, Men's and Women's basketball, baseball, softball and volleyball.
    Public
    959 students | 152.50 Mi1410 University Ave
    Williston, ND 58801
    (888) 863-9455     152.50959
  • Northland Community and Technical College
    Public
    3,896 students | 203.40 Mi1101 Hwy One East
    Thief River Falls, MN 56701
    (218) 793-2800     203.403,896
  • Rasmussen College-North Dakota
    Private for-profit
    653 students | 215.60 Mi4012 19th Avenue SW
    Fargo, ND 58103
    (701) 277-3889     215.60653
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Quick Stats (2022)
  • Students: 1,006 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,046
  • Out-state tuition: $7,161
  • Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
  • Minority enrollment: 31%
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Did You Know?
For North Dakota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,270 per year for in-state students and $7,571 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $10,764 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

North Dakota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.44, which is lower than the national average of 0.71. The most diverse community college in North Dakota is Rasmussen College-North Dakota. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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