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Dawson Community College

300 College Dr
Glendive, MT 59330
Top Ranked (2025): View Rankings
  • Dawson Community College is committed to a quality, comprehensive program. The College has an obligation to serve as an intellectual and cultural center for the community and its surrounding area. DCC is concerned with the development of the human potential and resources in the area; therefore, the institution strives to create sensitive and responsible citizens. This institution stresses social values and intellectual traditions.

School Highlights

Dawson Community College serves 783 students (29% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the state community college average of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 40%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 783 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,330
  • Out-state tuition: $7,850
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 30%
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Dawson Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 58 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Dawson Community College
(MT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
58 staff
90 staff
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Student Body

The student population of Dawson Community College has grown by 75% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Dawson Community College diversity score of 0.50 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has grown by 7% over five years.
Total Enrollment
783 students
783 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
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# Full-Time Students
228 students
321 students
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# Part-Time Students
555 students
557 students
This chart displays the total number of Part-time students enrollment of Dawson Community College and average number of community college Part-time students enrollment of Montana by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Dawson Community College.
This chart displays community college average Full-Time students and Part-Time students enrollment breakdown of Montana.
# Enrollment Undergraduate
783 students
188 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
228 students
321 students
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# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
555 students
555 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
171 students
171 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
2%
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% Asian
1%
1%
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% Hispanic
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Dawson Community College and the percentage of Hispanic community college students in Montana by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% Black
5%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Dawson Community College and the percentage of Black community college students in Montana by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
% White
70%
60%
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% Hawaiian
8%
10%
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% Two or more races
1%
3%
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% Non Resident races
3%
1%
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% Unknown races
6%
19%
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Dawson Community College.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Montana.
Diversity Score
0.50
0.59
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2796%
0.3226%
This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Dawson Community College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Montana by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,500
$34,700
This chart displays average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Dawson Community College and community college average graduate earnings (10 Years) of Montana by year, disaggregated by student subgroups with the latest 2012-13 school year data.

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $5,330 is more than the state average of $4,139. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $7,850 is less than the state average of $8,788. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$5,330
$4,139
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$7,850
$8,788
This chart displays tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Dawson Community College and the public community college average tuition fees for an out-of-state student of Montana by year, with the latest 2023-24 school year data.
Tuition Notes
Residents from Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming will receive in-state tuition. WUE tuition rates also available.
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
88%
This chart displays the percent of students who is receiving some financial aid in Dawson Community College and the percent of community college students who is receiving some financial aid in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,989
$11,966
This chart displays median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in Dawson Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$6,329
This chart displays median debt for students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Dawson Community College and average median debt for community college students who have not completed a certificate or degree in Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
This chart displays the percent admitted of Dawson Community College and the community college average percent admitted of Montana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Sports

Total Sports Offered
6 sports
Sports
Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Softball, Volleyball

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
15 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Art Club, Associate Student Body, Book Club, Cheerleading, Collegiate FFA, Criminal Justice Club, eSports, Gardening Club, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, Native American Club, Recycling Club, Science Club, Skills USA

Recreational Athletic Programs:
Ranch Rodeo, Rodeo
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

School Notes

  • Dawson Community College (DCC) was established in 1940 as a public junior college. During the next several decades the junior college underwent several changes, including a separation from the Dawson County High School, a move to the present location, a name change, and an expansion of its mission to become a full service community college. Dawson Community College offers a wide range of transfer programs and vocational degrees along with one year certificates to meet the educational needs of eastern Montana. The college also offers workshops, short courses, and adult education opportunities. Courses are available on campus, online, and by instructional television. The main campus building currently houses the administration, faculty and staff offices, classrooms, laboratories, library, learning center, computer classrooms, student center and lounge, bookstore, community room, gymnasium, and weight room. Dawson Community College athletic programs provide collegiate competition and home town action for the general student body's personal enjoyment. The varsity sports available are men's and women's basketball, men's and women's rodeo, men's baseball, and women's fast pitch softball. Dawson Community College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and/or the Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Dawson Community College cost?
Dawson Community College's tuition is approximately $5,330 for In-State students and $7,850 for Out-State students.
What schools are Dawson Community College often compared to?
Dawson Community Collegeis often viewed alongside schools like Miles Community College by visitors of our site.
What is the acceptance rate of Dawson Community College?
The acceptance rate of Dawson Community College is 100%, which is equal to the state average of 100%.
What sports does Dawson Community College offer?
Dawson Community College offers 6 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Cheering, Cross Country, Softball and Volleyball.
What is Dawson Community College's ranking?
Dawson Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Montana for: Diversity in US community colleges and Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 783 students
  • In-state tuition: $5,330
  • Out-state tuition: $7,850
  • Acceptance Rate: 100%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
  • Minority enrollment: 30%
  • Source: Verified school update

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