1970 | Dakota County Technical College was founded
Michael Berndt | President of DCTC
Real Education. Real Results | Motto
Blue/Black/White | School Colors
Blue Knights | Athletic Teams' Name
2023-2024 Academic Year
Student Population (Fall 2023)
- 2,293 Total Students
- Equivalent to 932 full-time students
- 61% Full-time Students
- 39% Part-time Students
Student Demographics (Fall 2023)
- 48% new to DCTC
- 52% continuing at DCTC
- 34% Students of Color (SOC of known status)
- 44% identified as female
- 55% identified as male
- 65% Traditional Students (ages 18-24)
- 29% Adult Students (age 25+)
- 5% 17 & under
- 52% came from a home where neither parent held a bachelor’s degree
- 32% were known to be eligible for a Pell grant
Degrees
- 42 Associate's Degree Programs (FY 2023)
- 58 Certificate and Diploma Programs (FY 2023)
- 424 Associate's Degrees Awarded (FY 2023)
- 373 Certificates and Diplomas Awarded (FY 2023)
- 84.2% of graduates are employed in a field related to their degree (Class of 2022)
Most popular degrees
Top Minnesota cities where our students reside
- Apple Valley
- Lakeville
- Farmington
- Rosemount
- Hastings
Average credit load for fall 2023
- Full-time students: 15.6 credits
- Part-time students: 7 credits
Online programs
DCTC is fully accredited for delivery of several online programs.
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