2024 Tuition and Comparison Chart

The following chart visualizes the DCTC's 2024 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.

2024 Tuition & fees

The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees at Dakota County Technical College are $6,419 for Minnesota residents and $6,419 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees stay same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
2024 Dakota County Technical College Tuition & fees
YearTuitionFees
2020$5,220 $644
2021$5,298 $643
2022$5,565 $643
2023$5,759 $660
2024$5,759 $660

Living Costs

The 2024 average living cost is $12,882 including room & board and other living expenses.
The living cost at the school stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
2024 Living Costs(Off-Campus Living)
YearRoom & BoardOther Expenses
2020$7,470$5,412
2021$7,470$5,412
2022$7,470$5,412
2023$7,470$5,412
2024$7,470$5,412

Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart

The 2024 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $1,200 at Dakota County Technical College. The books & supplies cost stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
Dakota County Technical College 2024 Books & Supplies Costs
YearBooks & Supplies Costs
2020$1,200
2021$1,200
2022$1,200
2023$1,200
2024$1,200

Tuition Per Credit Hour

The 2024 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Dakota County Technical College is $192 for Minnesota residents and $192 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour stays same as last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
2024 Tuition per Credit Hour
YearMinnesota ResidentsOut-of-State
2020$195$195
2021$179$179
2022$185$185
2023$192$192
2024$192$192