by our College Data Analytics TeamCollege Factual’s Best for the Money Rankings compare the quality of a DCTC degree with its cost to decide whether the school is asking a fair price. Here is how DCTC measures up.
DCTC is ranked #741 out of 3,211 schools for value nationwide, earning a value grade of A (top 10% for value). Within Minnesota, it ranks #11 of 69 for value.
Read the full DCTC value report below — how it ranks within its state, how it ranks nationwide, what a degree actually costs, and whether it makes financial sense.
Dakota County Technical College is ranked #29 out of #72 in Minnesota for quality and #11 out of #69 for Minnesota value.
Do you qualify for in-state tuition? Check the DCTC financial aid page to be sure.
Dakota County Technical College is ranked #741 out of 3,211 for value nationwide.
The quality education Dakota County Technical College provides combined with its relatively low cost makes this school a great value.
Averaged across all students — those who receive aid and those who pay full price — a year at DCTC costs about $15,594. Over a standard four-year bachelor's program, that adds up to an estimated $62,374 for the degree.
| Amount | |
|---|---|
| Sticker Price (before aid) | $18,662 / year |
| Net Price (students receiving aid) | $13,548 / year |
| Average Cost (all students) | $15,594 / year |
| Estimated 4-Year Cost | $62,374 |
*The average cost weights the net price paid by aid recipients against the sticker price paid by everyone else. The 4-year figure assumes the standard bachelor's length; your actual time to graduate and price may differ.
There are many ways to lower the cost of a college education. Consider in-state tuition, transfer credits, or finishing your degree faster. Learn more about DCTC net price and the factors that affect it.
The price you actually pay depends on your circumstances — most students do not pay the full sticker price.
Here is how the estimated 4-year cost of a DCTC degree breaks down by aid group, against its national value ranking.
| Nationwide Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $74,648 | — | — |
| All Students | $62,374 | #741 | A |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $54,192 | — | — |
| In-State Value by Aid Group | Avg Degree Cost | Value Rank | Value Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students with No Aid | $74,648 | — | — |
| All Students | $62,374 | #11 | C+ |
| Only Students Receiving Aid | $54,192 | — | — |
*College Factual publishes a single overall value ranking (the All Students row). The cost rows show what each aid group pays toward the same degree.
You can also see how the average net price at DCTC shifts with family income:
| Family Income | Avg Net Price / Year |
|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $8,305 |
| $30K–$48K | $8,871 |
| $48K–$75K | $10,509 |
| $75K–$110K | $14,102 |
| Over $110K | $15,169 |
About 60% of DCTC undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $5,124 per year. Get more details on the DCTC financial aid you may qualify for.
College Factual determines value by weighing a school’s average total cost against its educational quality, then comparing it to other schools in the same quality tier. See the DCTC net price page for the cost detail.
Read the full Best for the Money Ranking Methodology.