by our College Data Analytics TeamAre the tuition & fee charges at Dakota County Technical College reasonable when compared to nationwide averages? Find out here. In this DCTC cost report, you'll find:
The average tuition and fees at Dakota County Technical College for undergraduates was $6,208 a year in 2020-2021. There was no discount for in-state students.
| Tuition | Fees | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | $5,565 | $643 | $6,208 |
DCTC tuition and fees is for one year of attendance, not including room and board.
Remeber that many students qualify for scholarships and financial aid that will lower the amount they have to pay.
How much does Dakota County Technical College cost for part-time students?
Go to the Cost Per Credit Hour page for details.
At the national level, average out-of-state tuition and fees are $19,933 a year. With an average cost of $6,208 in tuition and fees for undergraduate students, Dakota County Technical College is inexpensive when compared to the national average. In-state students pay the same as out-of state ones at DCTC.
The chart below shows how DCTC compares to other schools nationwide, in the region, and in the state.
| Nationwide | Plains States | Minnesota | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Note that a school may appear to be more expensive than another school when you look at tuition and fees alone, but it may actually be a better deal when you factor in financial aid packages. For more details on that, see: Dakota County Technical College Financial Aid.
Tuition and Fees for Dakota County Technical College increased with an average annual rate of 2.82% over the past five years. Tuition by 3.06%, and fees by 0.83%. If costs keep growing at the same rate students will be charged $6,563 this school year.
At this rate, we estimate the total cost of tuition and fees for two years at DCTC to be $13,310, and $27,381 for four years.
These numbers don't include room and board, transportation or books.
The following chart shows projected upcoming tuition and fees for undergraduates at DCTC.
Be aware of just how much the tuition and fees are increasing each year. At most colleges undergrads will wind up spending more on their last year of school compared to what they did for their first.
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