Paying for DCC
Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
$9,135 ($6,435)
On-campus Living Costs
$12,800
Off-campus Living Costs
$11,676
Undergraduate Tuition per Credit Hour
$243 ($153)
The 2024 tuition & fees of Dawson Community College are $6,435 for Montana residents and $9,135 for out-of-state students. Compared to Public, 2-4 Years Colleges in Montana, its tuition & fees are average (average tuition: $6,856).
The average living cost of the school is $12,800 when a student lives in on-campus housing. When a student lives off-campus, the average living cost is $11,676.
*Data Source: 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 03/01/2024)
2024 Tuition and Comparison Chart
The following chart visualizes the DCC's 2024 tuition & fees and compares to similar schools by school type, level, and location.
2024 Tuition & fees
The 2024 undergraduate tuition & fees at Dawson Community College are $6,435 for Montana residents and $9,135 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition & fees have increased by 4.10% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition & fees and the tuition trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Tuition | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $6,300 | $1,710 |
| 2021 | $6,450 | $1,770 |
| 2022 | $6,600 | $1,845 |
| 2023 | $6,930 | $1,845 |
| 2024 | $7,290 | $1,845 |
Living Costs
The 2024 average on-campus living costs is $12,800 including room & board and other living expenses (a student lives in on-campus housing such as dormitory and school-owned apartment). For students living in off-campus housing, the average living cost is $11,676.
The living cost at the school has decreased by 1.00% from last year.
The following table and chart show the living costs changes over the last 5 years.
| Year | On-Campus | Off-Campus | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Room & Board | Other Expenses | Room & Board | Other Expenses | |
| 2020 | $6,881 | $4,200 | $7,676 | $3,250 |
| 2021 | $6,881 | $4,450 | $7,676 | $3,250 |
| 2022 | $7,000 | $4,450 | $7,676 | $3,250 |
| 2023 | $8,400 | $4,450 | $7,676 | $4,000 |
| 2024 | $8,400 | $4,400 | $7,676 | $4,000 |
Books & Supplies Costs Trends Chart
The 2024 average cost for purchasing books & supplies is $270 at Dawson Community College. The books & supplies cost has increased by 12.50% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 books & supplies costs and the trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Books & Supplies Costs |
|---|---|
| 2020 | $1,200 |
| 2021 | $1,200 |
| 2022 | $1,200 |
| 2023 | $240 |
| 2024 | $270 |
Tuition Per Credit Hour
The 2024 undergraduate tuition per credit hour at Dawson Community College is $153 for Montana residents and $243 for out-of-state students. The undergraduate tuition per credit hour has increased by 5.19% from last year.
The following table and chart show the 2024 tuition per credit hour and its trends over the last 5 years.
| Year | Montana Residents | Out-of-State |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | $124 | $210 |
| 2021 | $127 | $215 |
| 2022 | $130 | $220 |
| 2023 | $141 | $231 |
| 2024 | $153 | $243 |