How much has DCTC's Tuition Increased over the Past 10 Years?

16.91%

In-State

16.91%

Out-of-State

DCTC's tuition & fees has increased from $5,713 (2015) to $6,679 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 16.91% over the past 10 years.

DCTC's tuition increase rate is higher than the Minnesota's average increase rate of 7.71%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.

Cost of Attendance (COA) Trends

The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 33.58% from 2015 ($19,795).

For the current academic year 2024-2025, DCTC's COA is $26,443, which is increased by 28.98% from last year.

The following table and chart show changes to DCTC's COA over the past 10 years.

YearLiving On CampusLiving Off CampusChange by Year
In-StateOut-of-StateIn-StateOut-of-State
2015-16 --$19,795$19,795-
2016-17 --$19,744$19,744-0.26%
2017-18 --$20,019$20,0191.39%
2018-19 --$20,019$20,019
2019-20 --$19,946$19,946-0.36%
2020-21 --$20,023$20,0230.39%
2021-22 --$20,290$20,2901.33%
2022-23 --$20,501$20,5011.04%
2023-24 ---$20,501
2024-25 --$26,443$26,44328.98%
On-campus living costs are not available.

Tuition & Fees Changes

The tuition & fees have increased 16.91% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $5,759. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at Dakota County Technical College over last the 10 years.

YearUndergraduateChange By Year
In-StateOut-of-State
2015-16$5,713$5,713-
2016-17$5,662$5,662-0.89%
2017-18$5,937$5,9374.86%
2018-19$5,937$5,937
2019-20$5,864$5,864-1.23%
2020-21$5,941$5,9411.31%
2021-22$6,208$6,2084.49%
2022-23$6,419$6,4193.40%
2023-24-$6,419
2024-25$6,679$6,6794.05%
Dakota County Technical College Tuition & Fees Changes Chart

Books & Supplies Costs Changes

The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,200, and it has not changed since 2015.

YearBooks & SuppliesChange by Year
2015-16$1,200-
2016-17$1,200
2017-18$1,200
2018-19$1,200
2019-20$1,200
2020-21$1,200
2021-22$1,200
2022-23$1,200
2023-24$1,200
2024-25$1,200

Living Costs Changes

The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 21.86% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at Dakota County Technical College.

YearLiving Off CampusChange by Year
2015-16$12,882-
2016-17$12,882
2017-18$12,882
2018-19$12,882
2019-20$12,882
2020-21$12,882
2021-22$12,882
2022-23$12,882
2023-24$12,882
2024-25$18,56444.11%

Compare Tuition Change to Similar Colleges

The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between Dakota County Technical College and similar schools.

20252024Increase Rate
Dakota County Technical College$6,679
($6,679)		$6,419
($6,419)		4.05%
Normandale Community College$6,329
($6,329)		$6,321
($6,321)		0.13%
Century College$6,214
($6,214)		$6,182
($6,182)		0.52%
Anoka-Ramsey Community College$5,682
($5,682)		$5,682
($5,682)		-
Minneapolis Community and Technical College$6,161
($6,161)		$6,128
($6,128)		0.54%
Minnesota State Community and Technical College$5,908
($5,908)		$5,900
($5,900)		0.14%

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