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Dunwoody College Of Technology

Dunwoody College Of Technology

Dunwoody College of Technology, founded as the Dunwoody Institute in 1914, merged with the NEI College of Technology in 2003, and came to be known as the Dunwoody College of Technology. The college campus covers 15 acres of land in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Classes are also offered at the McNamara Center.

Dunwoody College of Technology offers associate’s degrees in applied science, bachelor’s degrees in science, and a number of vocational training courses. Certificates and diploma programs are also available.

Students of Dunwoody College of Technology are offered extensive financial assistance. The college awards deserving candidates Pfund Scholarships, the Dunwoody Outstanding Student the Award, Lavon H. Cooper Scholarship, the Mary Jane Young Scholarship, the Minnesota Indian Scholarship Program, the Achieve Scholarship, and the B Davis Scholarship.

Overview of Dunwoody College Of Technology

Dunwoody College Of Technology can be found in Minneapolis, MN (a large city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Bachelor's degree is the highest degree at Dunwoody College Of Technology.

Areas of Study

The school offers a wide range of choices in programs of study. The most common majors at Dunwoody College Of Technology are in engineering technician, construction trades, mechanics and repair, and production trades.

Dunwoody College Of Technology Selectivity

The school does not have an open admissions system. Not everyone who applies is accepted. People attending Dunwoody College Of Technology come from a variety of states around the country.

Student Body

In 2007, 1,571 students were enrolled in the school. A very high share of students at Dunwoody College Of Technology are male.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of Dunwoody is to provide leading-edge technological education and service to a diverse population of learners preparing for and practicing in business and industry."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Dunwoody College Of Technology

Dunwoody College Of Technology
818 Dunwoody Blvd
Minneapolis, MN 55403-1192
General Phone: (612) 374-5800
http://www.dunwoody.edu

Dunwoody College Of Technology Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Construction Trades122electrician, construction manager, property management
Mechanics And Repair109automobile mechanics, HVAC, autobody repair, appliance repair
Engineering Technician101architectural drafting, electrical drafting, robotics tech, HVAC tech, electronics tech, instrumentation tech, quality control tech, civil drafting, ...
Production Trades30welding, machinist, sheet metal tech
Computer Science And Engineering28computer networking, computer applications programming
Engineering14manufacturing engineering, materials engineering
Media9printing equipment operation, desktop publishing and imaging
Design2graphic design, interior design
Business And Management0business management
Agricultural Science And Management0food technology

Number of programs and degrees for Dunwoody College Of Technology in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree36521
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years257
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years254
Award of less than 1 academic year06
Bachelor's degree01

Student Body

In 2007, Dunwoody College Of Technology had a total enrollment of 1,571 students (1,420 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men91%
Women9%
Full-Time90%
Part-Time10%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White77%
Black10%
Hispanic3%
Asian6%
American Indian1%
Unknown4%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1922%
20-2120%
22-2419%
25-2915%
30-345%
35-393%
40-494%
50-642%

Dunwoody College Of Technology Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time75 %
Part-Time73 %

Dunwoody College Of Technology Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Minneapolis, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Dunwoody College Of Technology Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,6171,44990%1,442100%
Men1,4361,31492%1,314100%
Women18113575%12895%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsnot required
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsrequired

Dunwoody College Of Technology Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 15,094
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 15,094
Books and supplies$ 1,766

Financial Aid:
Dunwoody College Of Technology participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 464100)

Dunwoody College Of Technology Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track6414

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year64$57,83614$55,894
All faculty totalcalendar year64$57,83614$55,894

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Dunwoody College Of Technology Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Food Technology and Processing

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming, Specific Applications
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
Building/Property Maintenance and Management
Electrician

DESIGN
Graphic Design
Interior Design

ENGINEERING
Manufacturing Engineering
Materials Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Drafting and Electrical/Elect CAD/CADD
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Heating/AC/Refrigeration Technology/Technician
Industrial Technology/Technician
Instrumentation Technology/Technician
Quality Control Technology/Technician
Robotics Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Appliance Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
Prepress/Desktop Publishing and Digital Imaging Design

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
Welding Technology/Welder

Dunwoody College Of Technology Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Dunwoody College Of Technology Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Dunwoody College Of Technology Male % of student body
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%Dunwoody College Of Technology % of degrees in construction trades
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 9%Dunwoody College Of Technology Number of degree programs
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%Dunwoody College Of Technology % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Dunwoody College Of Technology % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Dunwoody College Of Technology % of degrees in production trades
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library

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