- Dunwoody College of Technology is a private technology school in Minneapolis, Minnesota. It offers Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Architecture and Associate of Applied Science degrees.
School Highlights
Dunwoody College of Technology serves 1,537 students (82% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is less than the state average of 43%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,537 students
- Private-state tuition: $22,938
- Acceptance Rate: 99%
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 33%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 115 teachers has declined by 43% over five years.
Dunwoody College of Technology
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1914
Campus Size
5 acres
Total Faculty
115 staff
94 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
You learn by doing.
Student Body
The student population of Dunwoody College of Technology has grown by 19% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Dunwoody College of Technology diversity score of 0.53 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 44% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,537 students
2,882 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
36:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
1,263 students
1,168 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
274 students
1,714 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,537 students
2,681 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,263 students
1,143 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
274 students
1,714 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
6%
6%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
5%
8%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
8%
16%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
67%
57%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
5%
4%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.63
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2007)
54%
40%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.4734%
n/a
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$48,300
$37,000
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $22,938 is more than the state average of $17,176. The private state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$22,938
$17,176
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
90%
87%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$12,750
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,470
$6,752
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
99%
90%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Founded in 1914, Dunwoody College of Technology is the only private, nonprofit technical college in the Upper Midwest. Dunwoody College teaches problem solving and critical thinking along with practical, real-world skills that are much sought after by business and industry. It`s a rigorous style of hands-on, applied learning that requires discipline and personal responsibility. The emphasis is on understanding the basic theory and skills in lecture courses and then getting practice applying those skills in hands-on lab work with labs and shops that use equipment and processes that mirror what is found in industry. The College also fosters such values as work ethic, teamwork and punctuality. It prepares graduates to enter the diverse, performance-oriented, and modern workplace by requiring students to take Arts & Sciences courses in addition to technical curriculum. This applied approach to learning has been part of Dunwoody since its` founding in 1914 and was championed by the College`s first director Charles Prosser, who is known as the father of vocational education in the United States.
- Class sizes at Dunwoody are small so that instructors have time to get to know their students and provide individual attention. The relatively small size of the full-time student body provides opportunities for students to be personally involved in their school and encourages them to get to know their classmates. Dunwoody`s close relationship with local industry professionals means that students have direct interaction with standard industry practices as well as innovations in the field through field trips, internships and guest speakers. Shops, studios and laboratories are furnished with tools, software and other equipment typical of the industries that employ Dunwoody graduates.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Dunwoody College of Technology cost?
Dunwoody College of Technology's private state tuition is approximately $22,938.
What is the acceptance rate of Dunwoody College of Technology?
The acceptance rate of Dunwoody College of Technology is 99%, which is higher than the state average of 90%.
In what neighborhood is Dunwoody College of Technology located?
Dunwoody College of Technology is located in the Calhoun Isles neighborhood of Minneapolis, MN.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Dunwoody College of Technology is Minneapolis Community and Technical College (0.3 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1501 Hennepin Ave
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 659-6000
Minneapolis, MN 55403
(612) 659-6000
0.3 miles
Enrollment: 6,733 students Student-teacher ratio: 48:1 In-state tuition: $5,350 Out-state tuition: $5,350 Minority enrollment: 67%
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Private, for profit
IDS Center, 80 South 8th Street, Suite 51
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 455-3000
Minneapolis, MN 55402
(612) 455-3000
0.9 miles
Enrollment: 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Private-state tuition: $13,440 Minority enrollment: 70%
Herzing University-Minneapolis
Private not-for-profit
435 Ford Road
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
(763) 535-3000
St. Louis Park, MN 55426
(763) 535-3000
5.6 miles
Enrollment: 748 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Acceptance rate: 94% Private-state tuition: $14,200 Minority enrollment: 59%
Diverse Media Institute
Private not-for-profit
1166 University Avenue West
St. Paul, MN 55401
(651) 287-0890
St. Paul, MN 55401
(651) 287-0890
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Enrollment: 8 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1
Academy College
Private for-profit
1600 W. 82nd Street, Suite 100
Bloomington, MN 55431
(952) 851-0066
Bloomington, MN 55431
(952) 851-0066
8.1 miles
Enrollment: 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Private-state tuition: $17,261 Minority enrollment: 78%
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