Dakota College at Bottineau
Tel:
(701) 228-2277
- 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 Classification | Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional | Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional |
Institution Level | At least 2 but less than 4 years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
Institution Control | Public | Public |
Total Faculty | 99 staff | 99 staff |
School Calendar | Link to School Calendar |
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 Notes | There are various out-of-state tuition rates based upon residency. Please visit www.dakotacollege.edu to learn more. | |
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid | 92% | 90% |
Median Debt for Graduates | $11,000 | $11,000 |
Median Debt for Dropouts | $5,500 | $5,500 |
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: 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
- 1,982 students | 87.00 Mi1801 College Dr N
Devils Lake, ND 58301
(701) 662-1600 87.001,982 - Bismarck State CollegePublic3,739 students | 140.00 Mi1500 Edwards Ave.
Bismarck, ND 58506
(701) 224-5400 140.003,739 - 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-profit653 students | 215.60 Mi4012 19th Avenue SW
Fargo, ND 58103
(701) 277-3889 215.60653
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