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Dawson Community College

300 College Dr, Glendive, MT 59330

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Dawson Community College School Description

Institutional Mission

We, the faculty and staff of Dawson Community College, are committed to creating and continuously improving accessible and effective learning environments for the lifelong educational needs of the diverse communities we serve.

Purpose Statements

In striving to meet its institutional responsibilities as a comprehensive community college, Dawson Community College sets forth the following purpose statements as a definition of its educational programs and services. These statements also serve as criteria for the administration, faculty, staff, students, and the public in assessing the college effectiveness in meeting its institutional mission.

Achieving Junior Level Transfer Status

Students who have completed either a prescribed Associate of Arts or Associate of Science degree program at Dawson Community College should be able to transfer to a four-year college or university with junior status. The College establishes and maintains transfer agreements with area colleges and universities to facilitate the transferability of its academic programs.

Acquiring Necessary Occupational Skills

Students who have successfully completed the College’s occupational Certificate or Associate of Applied Science degree programs will have acquired the requisite skills for obtaining employment or advancement in the field of that educational program.

Promoting and Providing Life-Long Learning Opportunities

The College provides individuals with the means to upgrade their job skills and to improve the quality of their lives through academic endeavors.

Achieving Basic Skills and/or College Readiness

Through academic and other support services, students can achieve the proficiency required for continuance in higher education, for employment, and for day-to-day communication and computation.

Participating in College and Community Sponsored Activities

Students attending Dawson Community College are able to participate in a wide variety of activities that aim at broadening their social, political, physical, and cultural horizons.

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Dawson Community College

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Dawson Community College is a community college with approximately 400 full-time students, located in Glendive, Montana. DCC offers students one-year certificate programs or two-year associate's degree programs. It is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities and is part of the Montana University System .

Admissions

Dawson Community College has an open admissions policy.

Financial Aid

Financial aid assistance offered at DCC includes scholarships, tuition waivers, grants, loans, and work study. Approximately 85% of DCC students are awarded some type of financial assistance.

Campus Housing

The student housing complex is made up of thirty-two, 2 bedroom apartments which house up to four students. Each fully furnished unit includes 2 bedrooms, a full kitchen, a dining area, a living room, and a full bathroom. The room and board cost includes a student's rent, utilities, cable television, local telephone, high speed internet access, and participation in the 10 meal per week food plan. Students living on campus have easy and quick access to all the campus buildings, offices, and activities.

Full-time students under the age of 21 must live on campus until they have earned 30 credits. All students living on campus must participate in the food plan. Students can reserve a space for housing at the same time an admissions application is submitted.

Athletics

The DCC Buccaneers varsity athletic programs provide intercollegiate competition. Dawson Community College athletics compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA), the National Intercollegiate Rodeo Association (NIRA), and in the Mon-Dak conference.

Men's Athletic Programs:

  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Rodeo


Women's Athletic Programs

  • Basketball
  • Fast-pitch softball
  • Golf
  • Rodeo
  • Volleyball

  • Dawson Community College Athletics rivals are the MCC Pioneers.

Degree Programs

The Associate of Arts (AA) and Associate of Science (AS) degrees are transfer degrees awarded without designation of major, but do follow curriculum transfer plans. These degrees indicate that a students has completed a course study essentially equivalent to the first two years of a baccalaureate degree. Usually, the AA degree is the best choice for students majoring in humanities, liberal arts, or the social sciences. The AS degree is usually the best option for students majoring in math, science, engineering, or business. Curriculum transfer plans are available which help a student complete course requirements towards higher education degrees (BA/BS) in the following areas:

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Quick Facts

Location:
Rockies
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
79%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$8,499
Students Receiving Aid:
91%
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Dawson Community College Degree Programs

Associates Degree Programs

Learn more about Associates Degree Programs

Certificate Programs

Learn more about Certificate Programs

Dawson Community College Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 79%
Part-Time 21%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 91%
Other 7%
African-American 2%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 88%
Out-of-State 12%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Montana 88%
Washington 1%
Utah 1%
North Dakota 1%
Colorado 1%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Dawson Community College Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-District In-State Out-of-State
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 2,736 $ 3,843 $ 8,499
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,566 $ 2,673 $ 7,329
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,170 $ 1,170 $ 1,170
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,976 44%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 1,006 50%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,799 57%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,325 49%  
Any Aid:
   91%  

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