by our College Data Analytics TeamSee current in-state and out-of-state tuition and fees for Dawson Community College, together with how they compare nationally and their recent trend.
Most-recent in-state undergraduate tuition and fees at Dawson Community College ran $7,020 for the year. For students from out of state the figure was $9,810. In-state students receive a meaningful discount here.
Of those figures, the required fees were $2,280 in-state and $2,280 out-of-state; what is left is base tuition.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $4,740 | $7,530 |
| Fees | $2,280 | $2,280 |
| Total | $7,020 | $9,810 |
The figures above are for a single year of attendance and leave out room and board.
Note that plenty of students are eligible for financial aid and scholarships that lower what they actually pay. The figures here are the published sticker price.
How much would Dawson Community College cost per credit hour part time? See the Cost Per Credit Hour page to find out.
To put that price in context, here is how Dawson Community College tuition and fees stack up against other institutions. Each rating is relative to the average for that group of schools.
| Nationwide | In MT | Similar Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Out-of-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Inexpensive | Inexpensive |
| In-State Tuition & Fees | Inexpensive | Average | Average |
Against the nationwide average, Dawson Community College is comparatively affordable.
Bear in mind that aid packages often lower the real cost well below these published figures. Review the Dawson Community College Financial Aid page for specifics.
Tuition at Dawson Community College has trended over the last several reported years.
| Year | In-State Tuition | Out-of-State Tuition |
|---|---|---|
| Three Years Ago | $3,900 | $6,600 |
| Two Years Ago | $4,230 | $6,930 |
| One Year Ago | $4,590 | $7,290 |
| Most Recent Year | $4,740 | $7,530 |
Below, the chart plots how tuition at DCC has changed across the reported years.
In the latest reported year, out-of-state tuition moved up 3.3%. If that pace held for another year, tuition + fees would land around $10,132 in the following year.
Most schools raise tuition gradually each year, so the cost in your final year will likely top today’s number.
Browse answers to frequently asked questions about college tuition and fees for additional information.
On average, in-state tuition and fees climbed each year by about 6.92%, which puts the in-state figure next year near $7,505. Out-of-state tuition and fees grew on average by 5.13%, which puts out-of-state cost next year near $10,313.
Holding that rate, here is how tuition and fees could track over the next five years:
| Academic Year | In-State Tuition & Fees | Out-of-State Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Next Year | $7,505 | $10,313 |
| In 2 Years | $8,024 | $10,842 |
| In 3 Years | $8,579 | $11,398 |
| In 4 Years | $9,172 | $11,983 |
| In 5 Years | $9,806 | $12,598 |
As you plan how to pay for college, fold in expected yearly increases — four years of out-of-state cost at this pace comes to around $44,536, or about $33,280 for in-state students.
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 Dawson Community College, go to the Dawson Community College Financial Aid page.
