Dawson Community College

Public two-year college in Glendive, MT that costs an average of $7,988 a year after financial aid and graduates 45% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$7,988
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
45%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$41,614

PublicTown (remote)189 undergraduates

Cost of Dawson Community College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$15,565
Tuition and fees, in-state$5,235
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$10,120
Housing and food (on campus)$8,600
Books and supplies$270
Average net price after aid$7,988

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$4,572
$30,001–48,000$6,217
$48,001–75,000$5,727
$75,001–110,000$11,041
$110,001+$12,199

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Dawson Community College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate45%
First-year retention54%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$39,224
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$41,614
Rank in Montana (earnings)3rd of 11 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$9,625
Typical monthly loan payment$109 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants36%
Students with federal loans29%

Majors and programs at Dawson Community College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (6)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Agricultural Business and Management———
Animal Sciences1——
Human Resources Management and Services1——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies———
Precision Metal Working3——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods———

Associate's degree programs (12)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Agricultural and Domestic Animal Services2——
Animal Sciences3——
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Business/Commerce3——
Criminal Justice and Corrections4——
Human Resources Management and Services———
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians———
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities123—$10,395
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions16——
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies———
Precision Metal Working14——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods1——

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CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Stone Child CollegeBox Elder$1,864——
Chief Dull Knife CollegeLame Deer$7,827—$30,831
Little Big Horn CollegeCrow Agency$6,556—$27,757
Fort Peck Community CollegePoplar$1,049—$32,022
Miles Community CollegeMiles City$10,635—$50,208
Aaniiih Nakoda CollegeHarlem$7,251—$31,529
Salish Kootenai CollegePablo$2,049—$39,194
Helena College University of MontanaHelena$13,085—$44,083

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About Dawson Community College

TypePublic two-year college
LocationGlendive, MT
SettingTown (remote)
Undergraduates189
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Websitedawson.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Dawson Community College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $15,565 a year (tuition and fees: $5,235 in-state, $10,120 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $7,988 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $4,572.

How much do Dawson Community College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $41,614 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 3rd of 11 similar colleges in Montana.

What is Dawson Community College's graduation rate?

45% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 54% of first-year students return for a second year.