Paying for Dakota County Technical College
The 2020 undergraduate tuition & fees of Dakota County Technical College (DCTC) are $5,864 for Minnesota residents and $5,864 for out of State students. 50 students (1.98% of the enrolled undergraduate students) have received grant or scholarships aid and the average amount is $4,028. After receiving the financial aid, the net price for DCTC is $15,918 including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.The tuition and fees are lower than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($7,770 - Public Associate's - Public Special Use) based on out-of-state tuition rate. The 2020 tuition & fees are lower than last year (2019) at DCTC. You can check the college costs - COA, 4 Years Costs, and Interactive Tuition Chart for DCTC.
2020 Tuition, Fees, and Living Costs Analysis
For academic year 2019-2020, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Dakota County Technical College is $5,864 for Minnesota residents and $5,864 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate 2020-2021 estimated tuition & fees for DCTC is $5,792 for Minnesota residents and $5,792 for out-of-state students. The 2020 undergraduate tuition has been decreased by -1.23% for Minnesota residents and decreased by -1.23% for out-of-state rates from the previous year. Off-campus living costs stayed same from the previous year. The in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Dakota County Technical College are much higher than the average amount ($4,034) and the out-of-state undergraduate tuition and fees are lower than the average amount of similar schools' tuition ($7,770 - Public Associate's - Public Special Use).
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | OFF Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2019 | $5,937 | $5,937 | $12,882 |
| 2019-2020 | $5,864 | $5,864 | $12,882 |
| Change % 2019-2020 | -1.23% | -1.23% | 0.00% |
| 2020-2021 | $5,792 | $5,792 | $12,882 |
***The estimated 2020-2021 costs are based on the costs change rate of last year.
Below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and full-time students who
take additional courses more than regular credit hours at DCTC.
| Year | In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 2018-2019 | $199 | $199 |
| 2019-2020 | $195 | $195 | |
| 2020-2021 | $191 | $191 |
Next table summarizes the average earning by years after graduation for Dakota County Technical College graduates. After 6 years of graduation, the mean earning is $39,200 and, after 10 years of graduation, the mean earning is $42,300 for Dakota County Technical College graduates.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Years After Graduation | $39,200 | $44,100 | $32,200 |
| 7 Years After Graduation | $34,300 | - | - |
| 8 Years After Graduation | $39,700 | - | - |
| 9 Years After Graduation | $36,600 | - | - |
| 10 Years After Graduation | $42,300 | $49,200 | $34,500 |
DCTC 4 Years Tuition
Based on 4-years changes on tuition & fees, we estimate 4 year tuition at DCTC for future and perspective students . For the students who admit in Fall 2020, the estimated 4 year tuition is $23,965 for Minnesota residents and $23,965 for out-of-state students. Since the tuition & fees at Dakota County Technical College have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. The estimation excludes the book, supplies, and living costs and before receiving any financial aid. See the other tabs for estimating 4 year total costs of attendance and after financial aid. Next table shows the 4 year tuition & fees estimation for next 5 admission years at Dakota County Technical College.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2024 (Admission Fall 2020) | In-State | $5,915 | $5,965 | $6,017 | $6,069 | $23,965 |
| Out-of-State | $5,915 | $5,965 | $6,017 | $6,069 | $23,965 | |
| Class of 2025 (Admission Fall 2021) | In-State | $5,965 | $6,017 | $6,069 | $6,121 | $24,172 |
| Out-of-State | $5,965 | $6,017 | $6,069 | $6,121 | $24,172 | |
| Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022) | In-State | $6,017 | $6,069 | $6,121 | $6,174 | $24,380 |
| Out-of-State | $6,017 | $6,069 | $6,121 | $6,174 | $24,380 | |
| Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023) | In-State | $6,069 | $6,121 | $6,174 | $6,227 | $24,590 |
| Out-of-State | $6,069 | $6,121 | $6,174 | $6,227 | $24,590 | |
| Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024) | In-State | $6,121 | $6,174 | $6,227 | $6,280 | $24,802 |
| Out-of-State | $6,121 | $6,174 | $6,227 | $6,280 | $24,802 |
Below table shows the 4 year estimation of total costs of attendance (COA) at Dakota County Technical College. It includes the tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, room & board charges, and other living expenses. For the students who admit in Fall 2020, the estimated 4 year COA is $80,293 for Minnesota residents and $80,293 for out-of-state students. Since the tuition & fees at Dakota County Technical College have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. Next table shows the 4 year COA estimation for next 5 admission years at Dakota County Technical College.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2024 (Admission Fall 2020) | In-State | $19,997 | $20,047 | $20,099 | $20,151 | $80,293 |
| Out-of-State | $19,997 | $20,047 | $20,099 | $20,151 | $80,293 | |
| Class of 2025 (Admission Fall 2021) | In-State | $20,047 | $20,099 | $20,151 | $20,203 | $80,500 |
| Out-of-State | $20,047 | $20,099 | $20,151 | $20,203 | $80,500 | |
| Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022) | In-State | $20,099 | $20,151 | $20,203 | $20,256 | $80,708 |
| Out-of-State | $20,099 | $20,151 | $20,203 | $20,256 | $80,708 | |
| Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023) | In-State | $20,151 | $20,203 | $20,256 | $20,309 | $80,918 |
| Out-of-State | $20,151 | $20,203 | $20,256 | $20,309 | $80,918 | |
| Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024) | In-State | $20,203 | $20,256 | $20,309 | $20,362 | $81,130 |
| Out-of-State | $20,203 | $20,256 | $20,309 | $20,362 | $81,130 |
Last year, 50 students ( 1.98% of enrolled undergraduate students) received the grant or scholarship aid. It includes any financial aid from federal government, state, local, institute, and other sources known by the institution. It excludes the federal/private student loans. After receiving the financial aid, the net price for 4 year is $64,181 for Minnesota residents and $64,181 for out-of-state students. Since the tuition & fees at Dakota County Technical College have risen very slightly (very lower than national average) over the last 4 years, the actual costs may differ from the estimation based on the school or University system's new tuition policy. Next table shows the 4 year COA estimation with financial aid for next 5 admission years at Dakota County Technical College.
| Residency | Freshmen | Sophomore | Junior | Senior | 4 Years Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class of 2024 (Admission Fall 2020) | In-State | $15,969 | $16,019 | $16,071 | $16,123 | $64,181 |
| Out-of-State | $15,969 | $16,019 | $16,071 | $16,123 | $64,181 | |
| Class of 2025 (Admission Fall 2021) | In-State | $16,019 | $16,071 | $16,123 | $16,175 | $64,388 |
| Out-of-State | $16,019 | $16,071 | $16,123 | $16,175 | $64,388 | |
| Class of 2026 (Admission Fall 2022) | In-State | $16,071 | $16,123 | $16,175 | $16,228 | $64,596 |
| Out-of-State | $16,071 | $16,123 | $16,175 | $16,228 | $64,596 | |
| Class of 2027 (Admission Fall 2023) | In-State | $16,123 | $16,175 | $16,228 | $16,281 | $64,806 |
| Out-of-State | $16,123 | $16,175 | $16,228 | $16,281 | $64,806 | |
| Class of 2028 (Admission Fall 2024) | In-State | $16,175 | $16,228 | $16,281 | $16,334 | $65,018 |
| Out-of-State | $16,175 | $16,228 | $16,281 | $16,334 | $65,018 |
2020 Tuition, Fees, and Living Cost Tables and Charts
Next tables and charts illustrate the 2020 tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs in detail. We provide the previous 5 years costs so that you can check the increased amounts of each cost item and estimate future year costs. In addition, you can check the financial aid amount including grant, scholarship, and federal student loans for last five years. Use left menu to explore the tuition and college costs information at Dakota County Technical College.
Dakota County Technical College 2020 Costs of Attendance
| In-State | Out-of-State | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition and Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | Tuition & Fees | Book & Supplies | Living Costs | |
| Undergraduate | $5,864 | $1,200 | $12,882 | $5,864 | $1,200 | $12,882 |
