Dakota County Technical College

Dakota County Technical College is a public two-year institution located in Rosemount, Minnesota, in a rural fringe setting. The college enrolls 3,657 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 45.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 45% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 68% (IPEDS 2023).

The college offers an extensive selection of technical programs, including certificates in Computer Support Specialist, Biomedical Technology, Architectural Drafting and CAD, Energy Systems Technology, Electrician, Lineworker, Heating/Air Conditioning/Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology, Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology, Medium/Heavy Vehicle and Truck Technology, Welding Technology, Health Information/Medical Records Technology, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology. Programs are offered at both certificate levels.

Located in Rosemount, MN, near the southern Twin Cities metro area, Dakota County Technical College serves students seeking skilled trades and technical credentials in a region with strong demand from manufacturing, healthcare, construction, and utility sectors. Its rural fringe location provides campus facilities suited to hands-on program delivery.