Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Higher Learning Commission | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $6,419 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $6,419 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $15,792 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $11,140 | State avg: $17,382. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 27.13% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 24.37% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Dakota County Technical College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$6,419
Books and supplies
$1,200
Fees and remainder
$8,173
Sticker price
$15,792
Average net price
$11,140
Average aid coverage
29%
$4,652 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Dakota County Technical College pays approximately $11,140 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Minnesota average of $17,382 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Dakota County Technical College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Minnesota and national averages.
Dakota County Technical College net price
$11,140
Minnesota average
$17,382
National average
$17,506
Dakota County Technical College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $6,419 and average net price at $11,140. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$6,419
Current net price
$11,140
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Dakota County Technical College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$51,938
Undergraduates
2,083
10-Year Median Earnings - Dakota County Technical College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Dakota County Technical College graduates earn about 1.2x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Dakota County Technical College?
Undergraduates
2,083
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
27.13%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
24.37%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 27.13% of Dakota County Technical College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 24.37% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Dakota County Technical College
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Dakota County Technical College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Dakota County Technical College lists Higher Learning Commission as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Dakota County Technical College is listed at 1300 145th Street East, Rosemount, MN 55068-2999. Accreditor: Higher Learning Commission.
Compare Schools
Compare Dakota County Technical College with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota County Technical College | Not available | $6,419 | $11,140 | $51,938 |
| Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science | 38.71% | $3,257 | Not available | $79,652 |
| Saint Johns University | 90.48% | $53,942 | $27,018 | $76,786 |
| Carleton College | 22.28% | $65,457 | $27,320 | $75,525 |
| University of Minnesota-Rochester | 71.83% | $14,400 | $12,785 | $69,020 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Dakota County Technical College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Dakota County Technical College in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Dakota County Technical College tuition?
Dakota County Technical College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $6,419.
What is Dakota County Technical College's average net price?
Dakota County Technical College's average net price in the local dataset is $11,140.
What is Dakota County Technical College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $51,938 for Dakota County Technical College.
Is Dakota County Technical College accredited?
Dakota County Technical College's accreditor in the local dataset is Higher Learning Commission.
How many students attend Dakota County Technical College?
The local dataset lists 2,083 undergraduate students at Dakota County Technical College.
What percentage of Dakota County Technical College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Dakota County Technical College in the local dataset is 27.13%.
What is the federal loan rate at Dakota County Technical College?
The federal loan rate for Dakota County Technical College in the local dataset is 24.37%.
Where should I verify Dakota County Technical College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Dakota County Technical College or the latest official federal education data.