For the 2024 school year, there are 3 community colleges serving 7,123 students in Dakota County County, Minnesota.
The top ranked community colleges in Dakota County, MN include Dakota County Technical College and Inver Hills Community College.
The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 89% (view national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 17:1.
Top Ranked Dakota County Community Colleges (2024)
College
Location
Students
1300 145th Street East
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8301
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8301
| 2,319 students
2500 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 450-3000
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 450-3000
| 4,071 students
Community Colleges in Dakota County, MN (Closed)
School
Location
Students
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Minneapolis (Closed 2018)
Private, for profit
1315 Mendota Heights Road
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 675-4700
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 675-4700
| 491 students
Sanford-Brown College-Mendota Heights (Closed 2017)
Private, for profit
1345 Mendota Heights Road
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 905-3400
Saint Paul, MN 55120
(651) 905-3400
| 150 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Dakota County, MN?
There are 3 community colleges serving 7,123 students in Dakota County, MN.
What is community college acceptance rate in Dakota County, MN?
The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 89% (view national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community college in Dakota County, MN?
Community colleges in Dakota County, MN are approximately 37% minority students (majority Black and Hispanic).
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