- Dawson Community College is committed to a quality, comprehensive program. The College has an obligation to serve as an intellectual and cultural center for the community and its surrounding area. DCC is concerned with the development of the human potential and resources in the area; therefore, the institution strives to create sensitive and responsible citizens. This institution stresses social values and intellectual traditions.
School Highlights
Dawson Community College serves 377 students (62% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 38%.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Enrollment: 377 students
- In-state tuition: $5,330
- Out-state tuition: $7,850
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student:teacher ratio: 7:1
- Minority enrollment: 34%
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Dawson Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Dawson Community College
(MT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
58 staff
90 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Dawson Community College has declined by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 has decreased from 8:1 over five years.
The Dawson Community College diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
377 students
1,171 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
233 students
428 students
# Part-Time Students
144 students
743 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
326 students
142 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
233 students
428 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
144 students
386 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
171 students
171 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
2%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
8%
1%
% White
66%
62%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
5%
% Non Resident races
8%
1%
% Unknown races
9%
26%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.54
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
35%
30%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,500
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $5,330 is more than the state average of $4,139. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,850 is less than the state average of $8,788. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,330
$4,139
Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,850
$8,788
Tuition Notes
Residents from Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming will receive in-state tuition. WUE tuition rates also available.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,989
$11,966
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,329
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
Sports
Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Softball, Volleyball
Extracurriculars
Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Associate Student Body, Book Club, Cheerleading, Collegiate FFA, Criminal Justice Club, eSports, Gardening Club, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Native American Club, Recycling Club, Science Club, Skills USA
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ranch Rodeo, Rodeo
Art Club, Associate Student Body, Book Club, Cheerleading, Collegiate FFA, Criminal Justice Club, eSports, Gardening Club, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Native American Club, Recycling Club, Science Club, Skills USA
Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ranch Rodeo, Rodeo
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Dawson Community College (DCC) was established in 1940 as a public junior college. During the next several decades the junior college underwent several changes, including a separation from the Dawson County High School, a move to the present location, a name change, and an expansion of its mission to become a full service community college. Dawson Community College offers a wide range of transfer programs and vocational degrees along with one year certificates to meet the educational needs of eastern Montana. The college also offers workshops, short courses, and adult education opportunities. Courses are available on campus, online, and by instructional television. The main campus building currently houses the administration, faculty and staff offices, classrooms, laboratories, library, learning center, computer classrooms, student center and lounge, bookstore, community room, gymnasium, and weight room. Dawson Community College athletic programs provide collegiate competition and home town action for the general student body's personal enjoyment. The varsity sports available are men's and women's basketball, men's and women's rodeo, men's baseball, and women's fast pitch softball. Dawson Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and/or the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Dawson Community College cost?
Dawson Community College's tuition is approximately $5,330 for In-State students and $7,850 for Out-State students.
What schools are Dawson Community College often compared to?
Dawson Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Miles Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Dawson Community College?
The acceptance rate of Dawson Community College is 100%, which is equal to the state average of 100%.
What sports does Dawson Community College offer?
Dawson Community College offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Dawson Community College's ranking?
Dawson Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Montana for: Diversity in US community colleges, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Least debt for graduating students.
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