Dakota County Technical College
- Dakota County Technical College: Instructors with relevant industry experience Hands-on classes providing the practical work experience the market demands Flexible access to a variety of marketable skills in a collaborative environment An engaging, flexible environment dedicated to student success A technologically advanced environment committed to innovation and creativity
School Highlights
- Dakota County Technical College serves 2,910 students (56% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is lower than the state community college average of 30:1.
- Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the state average of 27%.
- Dakota County Technical College is one of 6 community colleges within Dakota County, MN.
- The nearest community college to Dakota County Technical College is Inver Hills Community College (6.7 miles away).
Top Placements
Dakota County Technical College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Debt For Students Least debt for graduating students
School Overview
- The teacher population of 103 teachers has declined by 33% over five years.
| Dakota County Technical College | (MN) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges |
| Institution Level | Less than 2 yrs | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 103 staff | 56 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 2,910 students | 1,302 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 28:1 | 30:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,636 students | 768 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 1,274 students | 534 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | 3% | 5% |
| % Hispanic | 3% | 5% |
| % Black | 5% | 9% |
| % White | 81% | 73% |
| % Two or more races | 4% | 3% |
| % Non Resident races | 1% | - |
| % Unknown races | 3% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.34 | 0.45 |
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| College Completion Rate | 30% | 30% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $38,000 | $35,400 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 5 sports |
| Sports | Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, VolleyballBaseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball, Volleyball |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 19 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: American Marketing Association, Business Professionals of America, Chess Club, Christians on Campus, DCTC Photons, Design Connexion, Entrepreneurs Club, Information Technology (IT) Club, Landscape Horticulture Club, Lions Club, Multicultural Student Leadership Association (MSLA), Phi Theta Kappa International Honor Society (PTK), Sexuality and Gender Acceptance Association, SkillsUSA Minnesota, Student Ambassadors, Student Life, Student Senate, Veterans Club, Writers' Clu |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
School Notes
- Dakota County Technical College was created by the 1969 Minnesota Legislature and approved in 1970 by the Minnesota State Board of Education. Programs and facilities of Dakota County Technical College meet standards established by the Board of Trustees of the Minnesota State Colleges & Universities (MnSCU). All faculty are licensed. Local advisory committees evaluate and approve all program majors. Our main campus is located in Rosemount, Minn., a city of 15,000 30 minutes south of the Twin Cities. DCTC also has other conveniently located sites in Apple Valley, Burnsville and Eagan. DCTC serves nearly 11,500 students annually, with 5,400 students enrolled in regular credit courses and almost 6,000 students enrolled in customized training hour-based courses. DCTC instructors have worked extensively in their professions and remain active in the industry. They bring their business and industry experience into their classrooms, shops, labs and studios. Our instructors do more than teach--they advise and mentor students. They not only deliver superb coursework, but also work to achieve career results for their students such as help finding a new job or or improving current one.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Dakota County Technical College is Inver Hills Community College (6.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- 5,958 students | 6.70 Mi2500 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651)450-3000 6.705,958 - Rasmussen College-EaganPublic733 students | 7.90 Mi3500 Federal Dr
Saint Paul, MN 55122
(651)687-9000 7.90733 - Argosy University-Twin CitiesPrivate, for profit1,493 students | 8.40 Mi1515 Central Parkway
Saint Paul, MN 55121
(651)846-2882 8.401,493 - Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-MinneapolisPrivate, for profit491 students | 9.90 Mi1315 Mendota Heights Road
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651)675-4700 9.90491 - Sanford-Brown College-Mendota HeightsPrivate, for profit150 students | 9.90 Mi1345 Mendota Heights Road
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651)905-3400 9.90150
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