Dakota County Technical College Cost Of Attendance Trends
The total costs of attendance including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs has increased -11.73% from year 2010 ($22,597) where current year costs are $19,946 at Dakota County Technical College. The undergraduate tuition & fees has raised from $5,298 (2010) to $5,864 (2020).
DCTC Cost of Attendance Changes
Next table and chart illustrate the changes of total cost of attendance (COA) for Dakota County Technical College over the past 10 years. The COA has increased -11.73% for that period where last year costs was $19,946. The total cost includes the tuition, fees, books & supplies, and living costs. The total costs varies by
student tuition rates (i.e. in-state or out-of-state) and living facility (i.e. staying on or off campus).
| Year | Living On Campus | Living Off Campus | Changes by Year | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 2010-11 | N/A | N/A | $22,597 | $22,597 | - |
| 2011-12 | N/A | N/A | $22,820 | $22,820 | 0.99% |
| 2012-13 | N/A | N/A | $22,643 | $22,643 | -0.78% |
| 2013-14 | N/A | N/A | $19,775 | $19,775 | -12.67% |
| 2014-15 | N/A | N/A | $19,775 | $19,775 | 0.00% |
| 2015-16 | N/A | N/A | $19,795 | $19,795 | 0.10% |
| 2016-17 | N/A | N/A | $19,744 | $19,744 | -0.26% |
| 2017-18 | N/A | N/A | $20,019 | $20,019 | 1.39% |
| 2018-19 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $19,795 | -1.12% |
| 2019-20 | N/A | N/A | N/A | $19,946 | 0.76% |
On-campus living costs are not available.
Tuition & Fees Changes
The tuition & fees has increased 11.68% for last 10 years where the 2020 tuition & fees are $5,220. The undergraduate tuition & fees has raised from $5,298 (2010) to $5,864 (2020). Next table and chart show the changes of tuition & fees at Dakota County Technical College over last 10 years.
| Year | Undergraduate | Changes By Year | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| 2010-11 | $5,298 | $5,298 | - |
| 2011-12 | $5,521 | $5,521 | 4.77% |
| 2012-13 | $5,693 | $5,693 | 3.51% |
| 2013-14 | $5,693 | $5,693 | 0.00% |
| 2014-15 | $5,693 | $5,693 | 0.00% |
| 2015-16 | $5,713 | $5,713 | 0.00% |
| 2016-17 | $5,662 | $5,662 | -1.01% |
| 2017-18 | $5,937 | $5,937 | 5.48% |
| 2018-19 | -$2 | $5,713 | -4.23% |
| 2019-20 | -$2 | $5,864 | 2.98% |
Books & Supplies Costs Changes
The costs for purchasing books & supplies required/recommended for courses have increased -26.15% from year 2010 to 2020 where current year costs are $1,200.
| Year | Books & Supplies | Changes by Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | $1,625 | - |
| 2011-12 | $1,625 | 0.00% |
| 2012-13 | $1,200 | -26.15% |
| 2013-14 | $1,200 | 0.00% |
| 2014-15 | $1,200 | 0.00% |
| 2015-16 | $1,200 | 0.00% |
| 2016-17 | $1,200 | 0.00% |
| 2017-18 | $1,200 | 0.00% |
| 2018-19 | $1,200 | 0.00% |
| 2019-20 | $1,200 | 0.00% |
Living Costs Changes
The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased -12.88% when living off campus from year 2010 to 2020. Next table shows the changes of living costs at Dakota County Technical College.
| Year | Living Off Campus | Changes by Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-11 | $6,300 | - |
| 2011-12 | $6,300 | - |
| 2012-13 | $6,300 | - |
| 2013-14 | $5,412 | - |
| 2014-15 | $5,412 | - |
| 2015-16 | $5,412 | - |
| 2016-17 | $5,412 | - |
| 2017-18 | $5,412 | - |
| 2018-19 | $5,411 | - |
| 2019-20 | $5,411 | - |
