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Dakota College at Bottineau

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 259
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 73%
On-time graduation rate 28%

Located in Bottineau, North Dakota, Dakota College at Bottineau is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Dakota College at Bottineau is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Dakota College at Bottineau is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Dakota College at Bottineau emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Dakota College at Bottineau is reported to be 28%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Dakota state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 35%.

The student retention rate of 73% at Dakota College at Bottineau suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,173

Cost of attendance at Dakota College at Bottineau in 2022 for students from North Dakota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Dakota's average $7,345
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$7,351

Cost of attendance at Dakota College at Bottineau in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Dakota's average $9,639
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at Dakota College at Bottineau received on average $6,164 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,164
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 38 37% $4,662 $177,149
Other Federal Grant 40 39% $5,276 $211,020
State Grant/Scholarships 36 35% $2,372 $85,403
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 65 63% $3,405 $221,346
Total Grant & Scholarships 84 82% $6,164 $517,769

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Dakota College at Bottineau students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Dakota College at Bottineau students is 27.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 20.2%.

27.9%

  • African American 15.0% 6 students
  • white 35.1% 26 students
  • International Students 56.2% 9 students

Athletic Associations

  • NJCAA
    National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA)

Service Offerings

Dakota College at Bottineau provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Dakota College at Bottineau offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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