School Highlights

Dunwoody College of Technology serves 1,281 students (83% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 31%.

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 1,281 students
  • Private-state tuition: $22,938
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 21%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Dunwoody College of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 203 teachers has grown by 41% over five years.
Dunwoody College of Technology
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
203 staff
153 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Dunwoody College of Technology has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 6:1 has decreased from 7:1 over five years.
The Dunwoody College of Technology diversity score of 0.37 is less than the state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,281 students
2,500 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
6:1
16:1
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# Full-Time Students
1,058 students
1,076 students
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# Part-Time Students
223 students
1,424 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
122 students
309 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,058 students
1,058 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
52 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
223 students
1,331 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
24 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
48 students
112 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
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% Asian
6%
7%
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% Hispanic
4%
7%
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% Black
3%
9%
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% White
79%
69%
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% Two or more races
5%
4%
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% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
2%
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Diversity Score
0.37
0.50
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years) (Year 2007)
54%
39%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
1.24%
0.97%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$48,300
$36,900
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The private state tuition of $22,938 is more than the state average of $17,637. The private state tuition has grown by 6% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$22,938
$17,637
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
94%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$16,000
$12,264
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Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,470
$6,747
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Acceptance Rate
97%
91%
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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
Source: 2021 (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 97%, which is higher than the state average of 91%.

What is Dunwoody College of Technology's ranking?

Dunwoody College of Technology ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation) and Highest completion rates.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Enrollment: 1,281 students
  • Private-state tuition: $22,938
  • Acceptance Rate: 97%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 21%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Hennepin County, MN community colleges have a diversity score of 0.61, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Hennepin County, MN is Globe University-Minneapolis. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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