Dunwoody College of Technology: Review & Facts

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Dunwoody College of Technology is a very small four-year, private not-for-profit school with 1,360 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1914 and is one of the 10 colleges and schools located in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Academic Offerings

1-year certificate, associate's degree, and bachelor's degree are available at Dunwoody College of Technology.

Majors
Offered
28
Dunwoody College of Technology follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and has 28 majors. The most popular concentrations are Electrical and Electronics, Industrial Technologies, Engineering, Architecture, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are typically a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

Dunwoody College of Technology student retention rate is fair at 71% (close to Minnesota average). Considering this statistic, apparently students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
71%
Fair
The graduation rate at Dunwoody College of Technology is below average: 50%.

Student to faculty ratio at Dunwoody College of Technology is pretty good -- 12:1. Find out more regarding faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is high - about $22,700 a year. The additional fees at Dunwoody College of Technology not covered by tuition are nearly $2,100, which totals $24,800 annually.

Read the details about Dunwoody College of Technology additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
98%
Easy
According to government data, 460 applications were submitted and 451 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

The school will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits earned prior to admission.

Find out more about admissions as well applicants' ACT test scores at Dunwoody College of Technology in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$11,500
High
Dunwoody College of Technology provides a distance education program, study abroad programs, and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Dunwoody College of Technology, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B-
Dicey
Dunwoody College of Technology offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 100 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is high -- roughly $11,500 a year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Dunwoody College of Technology seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Dunwoody College of Technology Location and Address

Postal Address:
Dunwoody College of Technology
818 Dunwoody Blvd
Minneapolis, Minnesota
55403-1192, USA
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