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Dakota County Technical College

1300 145th Street East
Rosemount, MN 55068
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • 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 3,657 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 42%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 3,657 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,661
  • Out-state tuition: $5,661
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 39%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Dakota County Technical College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Completion Rates

School Overview

The teacher population of 191 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Dakota County Technical College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/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
191 staff
171 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Dakota County Technical College has grown by 50% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The Dakota County Technical College diversity score of 0.59 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 14% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,657 students
2,858 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
1,476 students
1,050 students
# Part-Time Students
2,181 students
1,808 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
365 students
420 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,476 students
915 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,181 students
1,771 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
5%
6%
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
12%
15%
% White
61%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
7%
6%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
53%
34%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$38,000
$36,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,661 is more than the state average of $5,489. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $5,661 is less than the state average of $6,145. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,661
$5,489
Out-State Tuition Fees
$5,661
$6,145
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
72%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,000
$12,264
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,750
Acceptance Rate
n/a
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
625
SAT Math
n/a
600
SAT Writing
n/a
565
ACT Composite
n/a
24
ACT English
n/a
24
ACT Math
n/a
23
ACT Writing
n/a
8

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Baseball, 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' Club

Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Dakota County Technical College cost?
Dakota County Technical College's tuition is approximately $5,661 for In-State students and $5,661 for Out-State students.
What sports does Dakota County Technical College offer?
Dakota County Technical College offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Dakota County Technical College's ranking?
Dakota County Technical College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Highest completion rates and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 3,657 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,661
  • Out-state tuition: $5,661
  • Student:teacher ratio: 19:1
  • Minority enrollment: 39%
  • Source: Verified school update

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Did You Know?

For Minnesota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,489 per year for in-state students and $6,145 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $17,300 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 84%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Minnesota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.63, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Minnesota is Globe University-Minneapolis. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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