Dawson Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Dawson Community College is a public community college in Glendive, Montana, enrolling about 189 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $9,931 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,010. Student demographics in federal data include White (58.7%) and Two or More Races (9.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,010
- 2024 Average Net Price: $9,931 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 189 91.5% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 45.08%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 35.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 18.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 75.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 599
- Room & Board: $8,600 annual estimate
Dawson Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Dawson Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Dawson Community College?
Dawson Community College is located in Glendive, MT (ZIP 59330).
NCES locale classification: Town remote.
Is Dawson Community College public or private?
Dawson Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Dawson Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,010 in-state, $9,810 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $9,931.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,162 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,157 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $9,970 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $12,438 |
| $110,001+ | $16,105 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $20,040.
How big is Dawson Community College?
Total enrollment: 189 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 599 students.
About 92% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Dawson Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 45.08%.
First-year retention: 54.5%.
What do graduates of Dawson Community College earn?
Median earnings: $37,252 six years after entry; $41,951 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,450.
23.89% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Dawson Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (57 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (8 completions)
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling (6 completions)
- Animal Sciences, General (2 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Police Science (2 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (1 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Dawson Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 45.08%; median earnings $41,951 at 10 years; net price $9,931. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,010
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Dawson Community College was $5,010.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$9,931
2024 Value
In 2024 Dawson Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,931.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$39,724 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$9,931 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$20,040 4-Year In-State Tuition
$39,240 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,600 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$270 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,880 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$55,520 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Dawson Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.89% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
17.73% 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 Dawson Community College 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 Dawson Community College 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 | $3,113 | $9,165 | $7,878 |
| 2014 | $3,359 | $10,319 | $3,620 |
| 2015 | $3,570 | $10,815 | $7,820 |
| 2016 | $3,630 | $7,650 | $9,281 |
| 2017 | $3,720 | $7,770 | $10,875 |
| 2018 | $3,720 | $7,770 | $9,123 |
| 2019 | $3,870 | $8,010 | $9,159 |
| 2020 | $3,990 | $8,220 | $9,603 |
| 2021 | $4,125 | $8,445 | $10,064 |
| 2022 | $4,245 | $8,775 | $8,534 |
| 2023 | $4,485 | $9,135 | $10,094 |
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
Dawson Community College reported total enrollment of about 189 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 48% male and 52% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (58.7%), Two or More Races (9.5%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (9.0%). About 23.89% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 35.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
91.5% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Dawson Community College in 2024 is 189 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 599 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
54.5%
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 58.7%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
43.44% 100% Completion Time
45.08% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 43.44% of students graduating from Dawson Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 49% male / 51% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 100% male / 0% female
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling: 33% male / 67% 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 Dawson Community College.
Return on Investment
$9,450 Median Student Debt
$41,951 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
22.53% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
956.06% Return on Investment
2.3 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Dawson Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 57 completions
2. Welding Technology/Welder: 8 completions
3. Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling: 6 completions
4. Animal Sciences, General: 2 completions
5. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 2 completions
6. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 1 completions
7. Business/Commerce, General: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Dawson Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Dawson Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Dawson Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 75.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,398
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,916
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Dawson Community College is a public institution located in Glendive, MT, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Welding Technology/Welder, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling. Enrollment is approximately 189 students. Student body composition includes White (58.7%), Two or More Races (9.5%), American Indian or Alaska Native (9.0%). The 150%-time completion rate is 45.08%. Approximately 23.89% of students receive Pell Grants. About 35.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Glendive, MT 59330
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Dawson Community College 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 Dawson Community College located?
Dawson Community College is located in Glendive, MT.
How much does Dawson Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,010 and average net price is $9,931 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,600 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Dawson Community College?
Dawson Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 599 students, White (58.7%), Two or More Races (9.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Dawson Community College?
About 35.4% of students at Dawson Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Dawson Community College earn?
Median earnings are $37,252 six years after entry and $41,951 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Dawson Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 45.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Dawson Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,450.
Is Dawson Community College public or private?
Dawson Community College is a public institution located in Glendive, MT.
Is Dawson Community College an HBCU?
No. Dawson Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Dawson Community College a tribal college?
No. Dawson Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Dawson Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Dawson Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.3%).
Is Dawson Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Dawson Community College 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
- Montana college costs
- Montana colleges by ROI
- Montana trade schools profile
- Rocky Mountains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Montana
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.