Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $4,485 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $9,135 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $15,311 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $10,094 | State avg: $13,344. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 26.84% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 20.56% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Dawson Community College Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$9,135
Room and board
$8,400
Books and supplies
$270
Other expenses
$4,400
Fees and remainder
$0
Sticker price
$15,311
Average net price
$10,094
Average aid coverage
34%
$5,217 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Dawson Community College pays approximately $10,094 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Montana average of $13,344 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Dawson Community College?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Montana and national averages.
Dawson Community College net price
$10,094
Montana average
$13,344
National average
$17,506
Dawson Community College Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $9,135 and average net price at $10,094. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$9,135
Current net price
$10,094
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 Dawson Community College in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$41,951
Undergraduates
226
10-Year Median Earnings - Dawson Community College vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Dawson Community College graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Dawson Community College?
Undergraduates
226
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
26.84%
Below national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
20.56%
Below national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 26.84% of Dawson Community College students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 20.56% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Dawson Community 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 Dawson Community College's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Dawson Community College lists Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities 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
Dawson Community College is listed at 300 College Dr, Glendive, MT 59330. Accreditor: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Compare Schools
Compare Dawson Community 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dawson Community College | Not available | $9,135 | $10,094 | $41,951 |
| Carroll College | 72.64% | $40,352 | $24,842 | $61,772 |
| Highlands College of Montana Tech | Not available | $10,370 | $12,184 | $54,329 |
| Montana Technological University | 89.90% | $24,730 | $16,240 | $54,329 |
| Montana State University | 86.83% | $31,337 | $20,593 | $53,263 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Dawson Community College's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Dawson Community 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 Dawson Community College tuition?
Dawson Community College's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $9,135.
What is Dawson Community College's average net price?
Dawson Community College's average net price in the local dataset is $10,094.
What is Dawson Community College's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $41,951 for Dawson Community College.
Is Dawson Community College accredited?
Dawson Community College's accreditor in the local dataset is Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
How many students attend Dawson Community College?
The local dataset lists 226 undergraduate students at Dawson Community College.
What percentage of Dawson Community College students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Dawson Community College in the local dataset is 26.84%.
What is the federal loan rate at Dawson Community College?
The federal loan rate for Dawson Community College in the local dataset is 20.56%.
Where should I verify Dawson Community College data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Dawson Community College or the latest official federal education data.