For the 2025 school year, there are 3 community colleges serving 9,378 students in Dakota County County, Minnesota.
The top ranked community college in Dakota County, MN is Dakota County Technical College.
The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 84% (compared to national acceptance rates).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), and the student:teacher ratio is 22:1.
Top Ranked Dakota County Community Colleges (2025)
College
Location
Students
1300 145th Street East
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8301
Rosemount, MN 55068
(651) 423-8301
| 3,657 students
2500 80th St E
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 450-3000
Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
(651) 450-3000
| 4,988 students
Community Colleges in Dakota County, MN (Closed)
School
Location
Students
Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts-Minneapolis (Closed 2024)
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 2024)
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 9,378 students in Dakota County, MN.
What is community college acceptance rate in Dakota County, MN?
The average community college acceptance rate in Minnesota is 84% (compared to national acceptance rates).
How diverse are community college in Dakota County, MN?
Community colleges in Dakota County, MN have approximately 47% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black and Hispanic.
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