Dawson Community College

  • 2 Year
  • Glendive, MT
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Overview

Total enrollment

332
Dawson Community College overview
Dawson Community College overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad

Dawson Community College is located in Glendive, Montana, a small agricultural community in the eastern part of the state near the North Dakota border. The rural campus sits on a bluff overlooking the Yellowstone River Valley, occupying 117 acres with modern academic buildings and student housing facilities. As a two-year public institution, Dawson offers associate degrees and certificates with focused programs in agriculture, business, criminal justice, and early childhood education. The college maintains residence halls that house approximately one-third of its full-time students and participates in NJCAA athletics, with its Buccaneers teams competing in men's baseball, women's volleyball, and basketball.

Admissions

Admission Requirements

Open Admission

Annual Cost to Attend

In District Resident Tuition

$5,010

Montana Resident Tuition

$7,020

Breakdown

In District Costs for Dawson Community College
  • Tuition $5,010
  • Books and Supplies $270
  • Other Fees $2,280
  • Room and Board $8,600
  • Other Expenses Budget $4,000
  • Total One Year Cost $20,160

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$37,700 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

Data Not Available

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at Dawson Community College are Liberal Arts and Humanities, Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Agriculture. 67% of students major in Liberal Arts and Humanities, 10% in Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and 8% in Agriculture.

  • Liberal Arts and Humanities 67%
  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting 10%
  • Agriculture 8%
  • Education 5%
  • Business 3%

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=180151.

GPA calculator: Dawson Community College GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026