Paying for Dawson Community College

In-StateOut-of-State
2024 Undergraduate Tuition & Fee $6,435 5.93% $9,135 4.10%
The 2024 tuition & fees of Dawson Community College (DCC) are $6,435 for Montana residents and $9,135 for out-of-state students. Its tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,179 based on out-of-state tuition rate.
59% of enrolled undergraduate students have received grants or scholarships and the average aid amount is $6,671. It could cover 73.03% of full tuition amount. After receiving the financial aid, the net price is $12,834 for Montana residents and $15,534 for out-of-state students including tuition, fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs.
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Tuition, Fees, Living Costs, and Cost of Attendance (COA)

Undergraduate Program Tuition & Fees

For the academic year 2023-2024, the undergraduate tuition & fees at Dawson Community College is $6,435 for Montana residents and $9,135 for out-of-state students. It has been risen by 5.93% for Montana residents and increased by 4.10% for out-of-state rates compared to the previous year. Its in-state undergraduate tuition & fees is higher than the average amount ($4,945) and its out-of-state undergraduate tuition & fees is around the average amount for similar schools' tuition of $9,179.
The 2025 estimated undergraduate tuition & fees of DCC is $6,816 for Montana residents and $9,510 for out-of-state students, a 4.1% increase compared to 2024's rate.
DCC Undergraduate Tuition & Fees
YearIn-StateOut-of-StateOn Campus Room & Board, Other Expenses
2022-2023$6,075 $8,775$12,850
2023-2024$6,435$9,135$12,800
Change % 2023-20245.93%4.10%-0.39%
2024-2025$6,816$9,510$12,750

Cost Per Credit Hour

The below table describes the cost per credit hour for part-time students and/or full-time students who take additional courses more than regular credit hours at DCC. The undergraduate cost per credit hour is $153 for Montana residents and $243 for out-of-state students.
Per Credit Hour Charge (2023-2024)
YearIn-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate2022-2023$141$231
2023-2024$153$243
2024-2025$166$256

Cost of Attendance with Living Costs and Books & Supplies

The living costs including for room, board, transpiration, and other personal expenses is $12,800 for year 2024. The on-campus living costs decreased by 0.39% compared to the previous year. The off-campus living costs stayed same compared to the previous year.
The DCC's 2024 on-campus COA is $19,505 for state residents and $22,205 for out-of-state students. The off-campus COA is $18,381 for state residents and $21,081 for out-of-state students.
2024 Cost of Attendance (COA) At DCC
On-CampusOff Campus
Tuition & Fees (In-State)$6,435
Tuition & Fees (Out-of-State)$9,135
Room & Board$8,400$7,676
Personal Expenses$4,400$4,000
Books & Supplies$270
COA (In-State)$19,505$18,381
COA (Out-of-State)$22,205$21,081
Updated with 2023-2024 tuition (Last update: 03/01/2024)
Cost estimates for 2024-2025 are based on last year's rate of change.

DCC Tuition Charts

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Compare Tuition with Similar Colleges

The following table compares tuition & fees between Dawson Community College and its similar schools. The similar schools are based on academic factors such as school type, level, and rivalry schools.
Tuition Comparison with Similar Schools to DCC
In-StateOut-of-State
Dawson Community College$6,435$9,135
Flathead Valley Community College$6,033$11,363
Helena College University of Montana$3,975$10,687
Great Falls College Montana State University$3,904$12,229
Fort Peck Community College$2,250$2,250
Highlands College of Montana Tech$3,985$10,368
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