by our College Data Analytics TeamReview the current tuition and fees for Dakota County Technical College, plus how they stack up against other schools and where they may be headed.
In the latest reported year, tuition and fees at Dakota County Technical College were $6,679 a year for undergraduate students. Note that the school does not charge a different rate for in-state students.
Of that total, required fees amounted to $920; the rest is tuition itself.
| Most Recent Reported Year | |
|---|---|
| Tuition | $5,759 |
| Fees | $920 |
| Total | $6,679 |
This tuition and fees figure covers one year of academic instruction and leave out room and board.
Bear in mind that many undergraduates get financial aid and scholarships that reduce the amount they actually pay. The amounts above are before any aid.
How much will Dakota County Technical College charge part-time students? Check the Cost Per Credit Hour page for the per-credit figures.
For perspective, here is how Dakota County Technical College costs compare against other schools. Each rating shows whether the school runs above or below that group’s average.
| Nationwide | In MN | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
Relative to the national field, Dakota County Technical College is comparatively affordable.
Remember that a school can look pricey on sticker price alone yet be a better deal after financial aid. Review the Dakota County Technical College Financial Aid page for details.
Take a look at how tuition at Dakota County Technical College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | Tuition |
|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $5,565 |
| Two Years Ago | $5,759 |
| One Year Ago | $5,759 |
| Most Recent Year | $5,759 |
This chart shows the way tuition at DCTC has trended over the reported years.
Tuition tends to creep up year over year at most schools, so the figure you see today is unlikely to be the figure you pay across all four years.
See answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
Over the reported years, tuition and fees grew at an average annual rate of 2.47%, which puts the figure next year near $6,844.
If that pace holds, here is what tuition and fees could look like over the next five years:
| Academic Year | Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|
| Next Year | $6,844 |
| In 2 Years | $7,013 |
| In 3 Years | $7,186 |
| In 4 Years | $7,363 |
| In 5 Years | $7,544 |
When you map out how you’ll pay, build in these annual increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $28,406.
Tuition is only the beginning of the cost story — financial aid can sharply lower the real price a family pays.
For details on financial aid availability at Dakota County Technical College, visit the Dakota County Technical College Financial Aid page.
