Dakota College at Bottineau
Bottineau, ND 58318-1198
About Dakota College at Bottineau
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 findings
- Dakota College at Bottineau charges 2% below the national public median tuition ($5,388).
- Versus the North Dakota median, sticker tuition is 24% below.
- Average net price runs below the North Dakota median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 48.04%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $40,576.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Dakota College at Bottineau is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 910% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota College at Bottineau | $5,388 | $10,039 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| North Dakota (state median) | $7,054 | $11,358 | 20 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Dakota College at Bottineau really?
Key findings
- Dakota College at Bottineau charges 2% below the national public median tuition ($5,388).
- Versus the North Dakota median, sticker tuition is 24% below.
- Average net price runs below the North Dakota median net price.
Dakota College at Bottineau tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $5,388
Finding Dakota College at Bottineau charges 2% below the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $5,388. That is 2% below the national public median ($5,512). Versus the North Dakota median ($7,054), sticker tuition is 24% below. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.5×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Dakota College at Bottineau versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Dakota College at Bottineau versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Dakota College at Bottineau is $10,039.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $10,039 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $1,320 below the North Dakota median net price.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Dakota College at Bottineau, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Dakota College at Bottineau: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Dakota College at Bottineau—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$5,388
Out-of-state tuition
$6,294
Avg. net price
$10,039
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $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. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Dakota College at Bottineau is known for
Top program completions
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies92
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training28
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse26
- Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)8
- Small Business Administration/Management7
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Dakota College at Bottineau a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Dakota College at Bottineau is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Dakota College at Bottineau.
Campus
Location
Bottineau, ND
City / state
- ZIP
- 58318-1198
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- Plains
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional
Size
Enrollment
399
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,557
- Full-time share
- 73%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$10,507
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 12.88%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Dakota College at Bottineau.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
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
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Dakota College at Bottineau graduates earn a median of $40,576 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Dakota College at Bottineau.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $40,576. Median federal loan debt: $10,507. Average net price used in cost models: $10,039.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Dakota College at Bottineau graduates report median earnings of $40,576 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Dakota College at Bottineau.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (21 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Dakota College at Bottineau.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Dakota College at Bottineau graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Dakota College at Bottineau—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$4.3M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- North Dakota median 0.32× the median ($13.6M)
- Plains median 0.18× the median ($24.1M)
- U.S. median 0.16× the median ($26.4M)
- North Dakota median 0.48× the median ($15,879)
- Plains median 0.51× the median ($15,020)
- U.S. median 0.63× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 29.0%
- North Dakota median 58.8 pp below median (87.8%)
- Plains median 35.7 pp below median (64.7%)
- U.S. median 28.9 pp below median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $5,774
- North Dakota median 0.80× the median ($7,206)
- Plains median 0.80× the median ($7,194)
- U.S. median 0.76× the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,523
- North Dakota median 0.81× the median ($9,323)
- Plains median 0.92× the median ($8,150)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Dakota College at Bottineau at a glance
Dakota College at Bottineau
Dakota College at Bottineau is a public institution in Bottineau, ND, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Nontraditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal StudiesLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingRegistered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian59.2%Non-Resident Alien15.5%Two or More Races7.5%
Schools near Dakota College at Bottineau
Other campuses in Bottineau, ND when available, plus nearby institutions in North Dakota.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within North Dakota, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dakota College at Bottineau located?
Dakota College at Bottineau is located in Bottineau, ND.
What is Dakota College at Bottineau's tuition?
Dakota College at Bottineau tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $5,388 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $10,039 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
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 explains Dakota College at Bottineau's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($10,039), completion (48.0% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($40,576). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
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.
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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.