Dakota College at Bottineau Tuition & Completion (2026)
Dakota College at Bottineau is a public community college in Bottineau, North Dakota, enrolling about 399 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $10,039 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,388. Student demographics in federal data include White (59.2%) and Non-Resident Alien (15.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,388
- 2024 Average Net Price: $10,039 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 399 72.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 48.04%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 39.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 14.5% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 29.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,557
- Room & Board: $9,060 annual estimate
Dakota College at Bottineau: what the data shows
Common questions about Dakota College at Bottineau, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Dakota College at Bottineau?
Dakota College at Bottineau is located in Bottineau, ND (ZIP 58318-1198).
Is Dakota College at Bottineau public or private?
Dakota College at Bottineau is a Public institution.
How much does Dakota College at Bottineau cost?
Published tuition: $5,388 in-state, $6,294 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $10,039.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,225 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,229 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,476 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $11,796 |
| $110,001+ | $16,037 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,552.
How big is Dakota College at Bottineau?
Total enrollment: 399 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,557 students.
About 73% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Dakota College at Bottineau?
150%-time completion rate: 48.04%.
First-year retention: 63.3%.
What do graduates of Dakota College at Bottineau earn?
Median earnings: $32,758 six years after entry; $40,576 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $10,507.
12.88% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Dakota College at Bottineau known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (92 completions)
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training (28 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (26 completions)
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic) (8 completions)
- Small Business Administration/Management (7 completions)
- Urban Forestry (6 completions)
- Medical/Clinical Assistant (4 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (4 completions)
- Agricultural Business and Management, General (3 completions)
- Photography (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Dakota College at Bottineau a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 48.04%; median earnings $40,576 at 10 years; net price $10,039. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,388
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Dakota College at Bottineau was $5,388.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$10,039
2024 Value
In 2024 Dakota College at Bottineau had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,039.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$40,156 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$10,039 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$21,552 4-Year In-State Tuition
$25,176 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,060 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$15,448 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$61,792 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Dakota College at Bottineau.
Financial Aid by Income Level
12.88% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
15.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Dakota College at Bottineau was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Dakota College at Bottineau in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $4,029 | $5,630 | $9,290 |
| 2014 | $4,098 | $5,749 | $9,112 |
| 2015 | $4,181 | $5,872 | $10,141 |
| 2016 | $4,281 | $6,016 | $9,614 |
| 2017 | $4,419 | $6,223 | $9,748 |
| 2018 | $4,568 | $6,444 | $9,618 |
| 2019 | $4,883 | $6,917 | $9,631 |
| 2020 | $5,106 | $7,161 | $10,490 |
| 2021 | $5,173 | $7,351 | $8,898 |
| 2022 | $5,173 | $7,613 | $10,934 |
| 2023 | $5,347 | $7,613 | $12,515 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Dakota College at Bottineau reported total enrollment of about 399 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 29% male and 71% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (59.2%), Non-Resident Alien (15.5%), and Two or More Races (7.5%). About 12.88% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 39.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
72.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Dakota College at Bottineau in 2024 is 399 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,557 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 59.2%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
42.16% 100% Completion Time
48.04% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 42.16% of students graduating from Dakota College at Bottineau completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 40% male / 60% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 7% male / 93% female
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 12% male / 88% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Dakota College at Bottineau.
Return on Investment
$10,507 Median Student Debt
$40,576 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
25.89% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
910.46% Return on Investment
2.6 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Dakota College at Bottineau.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 21 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 92 completions
2. Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 28 completions
3. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 26 completions
4. Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic): 8 completions
5. Small Business Administration/Management: 7 completions
6. Urban Forestry: 6 completions
7. Medical/Clinical Assistant: 4 completions
8. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 4 completions
9. Agricultural Business and Management, General: 3 completions
Most popular programs at Dakota College at Bottineau.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Dakota College at Bottineau graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Dakota College at Bottineau from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 29.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,774
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,523
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Dakota College at Bottineau is a public institution located in Bottineau, ND, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse. Enrollment is approximately 399 students. Student body composition includes White (59.2%), Non-Resident Alien (15.5%), Two or More Races (7.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 48.04%. Approximately 12.88% of students receive Pell Grants. About 39.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Location
Bottineau, ND 58318-1198
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Dakota College at Bottineau provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dakota College at Bottineau located?
Dakota College at Bottineau is located in Bottineau, ND.
How much does Dakota College at Bottineau cost?
Reported tuition is $5,388 and average net price is $10,039 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,060 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Dakota College at Bottineau?
Dakota College at Bottineau reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,557 students, White (59.2%), Non-Resident Alien (15.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Dakota College at Bottineau?
About 39.8% of students at Dakota College at Bottineau are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Dakota College at Bottineau earn?
Median earnings are $32,758 six years after entry and $40,576 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Dakota College at Bottineau?
The 150%-time completion rate is 48.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Dakota College at Bottineau students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,507.
Is Dakota College at Bottineau public or private?
Dakota College at Bottineau is a public institution located in Bottineau, ND.
Is Dakota College at Bottineau an HBCU?
No. Dakota College at Bottineau is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Dakota College at Bottineau a tribal college?
No. Dakota College at Bottineau is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Dakota College at Bottineau a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Dakota College at Bottineau does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.5%).
Is Dakota College at Bottineau religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Dakota College at Bottineau in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- North Dakota college costs
- North Dakota colleges by ROI
- North Dakota trade schools profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in North Dakota
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.