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$4,485Tuition
226Students
38%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$41,951Earnings
#8 in MontanaPublic2-yearNJCAAData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,485
Out-of-State Tuition
$9,135
Average Net Price
$10,094
Students Receiving Financial Aid
26.8%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$8,400
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$7,676
Books & Supplies
$270
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,155
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,450
Estimated Monthly Loan Payment
$100/mo
Loan Repayment Rate
55.5%
Students Taking Federal Loans
20.6%
Pell Grant Recipients
26.8%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $7,601
$30,001 – $48,000 $10,586
$48,001 – $75,000 $12,354
$75,001 – $110,000 $14,721
$110,001+ $8,531

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Cost Overview

Most families pay around $10,094 annually at Dawson Community College, well below the $13,155 sticker price. Lower-income families get the best breaks, with those earning under $30,000 paying just $7,601 per year. Middle-income families earning $30,000-$48,000 pay $10,586, while those making $48,000-$75,000 face $12,354. The two-year total runs about $20,000 for most students. Only 21% of students take federal loans, keeping debt manageable at a median $9,450.

Monthly loan payments average just $100, easily manageable against the $28,053 graduates earn in their first year out. The 56% loan repayment rate reflects the rural economy where many graduates stay. Just over a quarter of students receive institutional grants averaging $4,783. Montana residents get the best deal with in-state tuition of $4,485 compared to $9,135 for out-of-state students.

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