DCTC 2024 Tuition Fees & Total Cost of Attendance

In-State Tuition & Fees

$6,208

Cost of attendance at Dakota County Technical College in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

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

Minnesota's average	$11,262
National average	$4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,208

Cost of attendance at Dakota County Technical College 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.

Minnesota's average	$16,133
National average	$8,757

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Dakota County Technical College was $11,472. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Visit the financial aid page for more in-depth stats and analysis of financial aids offered at DCTC

DCTC net price calculator

$11,472

Below is the average net price of 2 year, public colleges in Minnesota and nationwide.

Minnesota's average	$15,223
National average	$8,115

Below is the net price of DCTC for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$11,472	$905 (9%)	$9,074	$10,143	$11,082	$14,050	$15,376
2021	$10,567	$238 (2%)	$8,511	$8,435	$10,271	$13,432	$14,573
2020	$10,805	$188 (2%)	$8,042	$9,186	$10,822	$13,364	$14,456
2019	$10,993	$464 (4%)	$9,206	$9,819	$11,196	$14,223	$15,067
2018	$11,457	$676 (6%)	$9,157	$10,261	$11,314	$13,109	$15,068
2017	$12,133	$455 (4%)	$10,259	$10,952	$12,308	$15,217	$15,682
2016	$11,678	$13	$10,332	$10,147	$12,767	$15,000	$15,754
2015	$11,691	$2,664 (19%)	$10,686	$10,499	$12,745	$14,542	$15,514
2014	$14,355	--	$12,863	$13,235	$14,972	$17,329	$17,821

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Dakota County Technical College's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$20,290	$267 (1%)	$6,208	$12,882	$1,200
2021	$20,023	$77	$5,941	$12,882	$1,200
2020	$19,946	$151	$5,864	$12,882	$1,200
2019	$19,795	No change	$5,713	$12,882	$1,200
2018	$19,795	$51	$5,713	$12,882	$1,200
2017	$19,744	$51	$5,662	$12,882	$1,200
2016	$19,795	$20	$5,713	$12,882	$1,200
2015	$19,775	No change	$5,693	$12,882	$1,200
2014	$19,775	$2,868 (13%)	$5,693	$12,882	$1,200
2013	$22,643	--	$5,693	$15,750	$1,200

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: DCTC estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $1,200.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, DCTC estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $5,412

If living off-campus, not with family: $5,412
How much is DCTC application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $20.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: DCTC offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Guaranteed tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Dakota County Technical College cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$185	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$185	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Dakota County Technical College during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Not Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

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