DCC Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $7,020
- Out-of-State Tuition: $9,810
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at DCC:
- Total Enrollment: 332, including 63 online students
- All Undergraduate
- Gender Distribution: 47% men, 53% women.
- This is a very small institution, offering an intimate and personalized campus experience.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 45%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 40%. A significant portion of students transfer to other institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 54%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 14 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 9 programs available fully online.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's.
DCC Overview
Dawson Community College (DCC) is a 2-4 year, public school located in Glendive, MT. It is classified as large Associate's college by Carnegie Classification
The DCC's tuition & fees is $7,020 for Montana residents and $9,810 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 93% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $3,276.
The school has a total enrollment of 332 and the students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 (7.69%).
Dawson Community College is accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Dawson Community College is $7,020 for in-state students and $9,810 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $7,658 for Montana residents and $10,535 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,020 | $9,810 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $7,658 | $10,535 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Dawson Community College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at DCC
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | No |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | No |
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| Placement services for completers | No |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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