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Dawson Community College can be found in Glendive, MT (a self-contained town). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Dawson Community College.
The most common majors at the school are in music, agricultural science and management, family and social work, and liberal arts.
Dawson Community College is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools. A tenure system is one way Dawson Community College works to keep a high-quality staff.
In 2007, 446 students were enrolled in the school. Older adults are in evidence at Dawson Community College, often seeking career changing education.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Student dorms or apartments are common at Dawson Community College. The school offers athletic financial aid to more of its students than do most colleges.
More complete details are provided below.
Dawson Community College
300 College Dr
Glendive, MT 59330
General Phone: (406) 377-3396
http://dawson.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 41 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 20 | farm management, agricultural operations, agricultural machine operation |
| Family And Social Work | 8 | child care provider |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | community psychology, substance abuse counseling, clinical social work |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and police |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer support, computer and info science |
| Production Trades | 4 | welding |
| Office And Administration | 2 | administrative assistant |
| Business And Management | 2 | business |
| Music | 1 | music |
Number of programs and degrees for Dawson Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 68 | 14 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 13 | 1 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 12 | 5 |
In 2007, Dawson Community College had a total enrollment of 446 students (322 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 34% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 7% |
| 25-29 | 8% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 11% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Montana | 83% |
| (International Students) | 9% |
| Utah | 3% |
| North Dakota | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Mississippi | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 67 % |
Dawson Community College offers campus housing for 136 of its 322 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Glendive, Montana for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Montana Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,843 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,499 |
| Room and board | $ 2,100 |
| Room charge | $ 2,100 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,100 |
Financial Aid:
Dawson Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 252900)
Dawson Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 6 | 10 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 2 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 15 | $39,046 | 12 | $45,565 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 15 | $39,046 | 12 | $45,565 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 36 | 16 | 52 |
| Basketball | 16 | 9 | 25 |
| All Other Sports | 20 | 7 | 27 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agribusiness/Agricultural Business Operations
Agricultural Power Machinery Operation
Farm/Farm and Ranch Management
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Computer and Information Sciences, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care Provider/Assistant
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical/Medical Social Work
Community Psychology
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dawson Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in agricultural science and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Male % of student body (for open-admission colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Tenure system for quality teaching Offers athletic scholarships
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