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  • The College achieves its mission by providing specialized technical programs in agriculture, environmental/natural resource studies, and business as well as through traditional curriculum that transfer to baccalaureate programs. The opportunities for experiential learning in attractive outdoor settings allow the unique educational programs on this campus to be intensified. A commitment to "hands-on" learning and the use of natural resource laboratories are common instructional techniques. The proximity of the campus to the International Peace Garden, J. Clark Salyer National Refuge, Denbigh Experimental Forest, the Turtle Mountains, and the offices of the North Dakota Forest Service provides a natural setting to support unique training programs serving all constituents.

School Highlights

Dakota College at Bottineau serves 1,163 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is same as the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is more than the state average of 70%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,163 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,046
  • Out-state tuition: $7,161
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
  • Source: Verified school update

School Overview

The teacher population of 99 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Dakota College at Bottineau
(ND) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
99 staff
99 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Dakota College at Bottineau has grown by 15% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 10:1 over five years.
The Dakota College at Bottineau diversity score of 0.41 is less than the state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has declined by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,163 students
665 students
This chart displays the total enrollment of Dakota College at Bottineau and community college average number of enrollment of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
This chart displays the student staff ratio of Dakota College at Bottineau and community college average student staff ratio of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Students
351 students
322 students
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# Part-Time Students
812 students
343 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Dakota College at Bottineau and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Dakota College at Bottineau.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of North Dakota.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
596 students
265 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
351 students
310 students
This chart displays the total number of Full-time undergraduate students enrollment of Dakota College at Bottineau and average number of community college Full-time undergraduate  students enrollment of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
812 students
343 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
259 students
259 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan students in Dakota College at Bottineau and the percentage of American Indian/Alaskan community college students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Asian
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Dakota College at Bottineau and the percentage of Asian community college students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dakota College at Bottineau and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
% Black
5%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dakota College at Bottineau and the percentage of Black community college students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% White
6%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Dakota College at Bottineau and the percentage of White community college students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Hawaiian
76%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Dakota College at Bottineau and the percentage of Hawaiian community college students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Two or more races
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Two or more races students in Dakota College at Bottineau and the percentage of Two or more races community college students in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
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% Unknown races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dakota College at Bottineau.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in North Dakota.
Diversity Score
0.41
0.64
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2795%
0.5025%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Dakota College at Bottineau and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.1538%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$36,700
$38,300
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Dakota College at Bottineau and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of North Dakota by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,046 is more than the state average of $4,431. The in-state tuition has grown by 10% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,161 is more than the state average of $7,084. The out-state tuition has grown by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,046
$4,431
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,161
$7,084
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Dakota College at Bottineau and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Tuition Notes
There are various out-of-state tuition rates based upon residency. Please visit www.dakotacollege.edu to learn more.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
94%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Dakota College at Bottineau and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,754
$10,754
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Dakota College at Bottineau and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Dakota College at Bottineau and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in North Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
SAT Reading
n/a
520
SAT Math
n/a
545
SAT Writing
n/a
470
ACT Composite
n/a
19
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7

Sports

Total Sports Offered
5 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Softball, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
CRU, Honors Program, Horticulture Club, Leaderjacks, LumberActs (Drama), Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, Student Senate, Study Abroad, Wildlife Club

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Intramural Sports
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Dakota College at Bottineau is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The HLC is one of six regional institutional accreditors in the United States. The Higher Learning Commission accredits degree-granting post-secondary educational institutions in the North Central region, which includes North Dakota. DCB has been accredited since 1971. It received a reaffirmation of accreditation in 2009-2010 and is scheduled for its next reaffirmation in 2019-2020.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Dakota College at Bottineau cost?
Dakota College at Bottineau's tuition is approximately $5,046 for In-State students and $7,161 for Out-State students.
What schools are Dakota College at Bottineau often compared to?
Dakota College at Bottineauis often viewed alongside schools like Bismarck State College by visitors of our site.
What sports does Dakota College at Bottineau offer?
Dakota College at Bottineau offers 5 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Ice Hockey, Softball and Volleyball.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Enrollment: 1,163 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,046
  • Out-state tuition: $7,161
  • Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
  • Minority enrollment: 94%
  • Source: Verified school update

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For North Dakota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,431 per year for in-state students and $7,084 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $10,764 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

North Dakota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.64, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in North Dakota is Rasmussen University-North Dakota. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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