Dawson Community College
Glendive, MT
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 308
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Highest degree awarded:
Associate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Remote (in urban cluster more than 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Two-year, very small
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medium full-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 41% / 59% (2017)
First generation college students: 35.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 14.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 3.1% (2006)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 49.2% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 31.1% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 22.0% (2017)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 14.7% (2017)
Ethnicity Information
White: 66.6%
Black: 7.8%
Hispanic: 7.1%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 3.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 3.3%
Non-resident alien: 8.4%
Unknown race: 2.6%
Black: 7.8%
Hispanic: 7.1%
Asian: 0.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 3.6%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.3%
2+ races: 3.3%
Non-resident alien: 8.4%
Unknown race: 2.6%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $15,059
In-State tuition: $4,125Out-of-State tuition: $8,445
Estimated books and supplies: $1,200 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $7,000 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $4,450 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $7,676 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $4,450 (2022)
Average Family Income: $64,383 (2017)
Median Family Income: $37,109 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 29.2%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 36.3%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $9,450 (2021)
Median federal loan payment: $100 (2021)
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $5,959 |
| $30k-48k | $8,966 |
| $48k-75k | $9,893 |
| $75k-110k | $11,900 |
| $110k+ | $13,132 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 0%6-year graduation rate: 0%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation: 100.0% (2020)
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $9,450 (2021)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $5,947 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 73.5% (2015) |
| @3 year | 73.7% (2017) |
| @5 year |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 49.6% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 54.5% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation: $34,144 (2020)Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $36,549 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Animal Sciences. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Animal Sciences. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 44 | $11,000 | $107 | $38,679 ($3,223) | |
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Criminal Justice and Corrections. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Precision Metal Working. | 2 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $50,364Full time faculty: 28%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 13.0
School's endowment start of year: $1,414,309 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $2,741,553 (2022)