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Duluth, MN · Minneapolis, MN
| Lake Superior College | Dunwoody College of Technology | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $15,492/yr | $26,939/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $12,326/yr | $22,072/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $12,775 | $16,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $12,640/yr | $22,324/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $14,792/yr | $24,219/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $17,372/yr | $27,706/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $19,519/yr | $33,568/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $135/mo | $170/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | No data reported | $16,028/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $9,839/yr | $13,708/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $1,500/yr | $730/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | No data reported | $4,200/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $19,723/yr | $36,587/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $5,785/yr | $27,836/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $5,785/yr | $27,836/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 19% | 32% |
| Students taking federal loans | 21% | 55% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | No data reported | 99% |
| SAT average | No data reported | 1120 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 18–26 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 15–25 · Math 15–25 |
| Admissions data from | No data reported | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | No data reported | 587 |
| Students accepted | No data reported | 578 |
| Students who enrolled | No data reported | 380 |
| Accepted students who enroll | No data reported | 66% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 13% |
| High-school GPA | No data reported | Required |
| High-school transcript | No data reported | Required |
| Essay | No data reported | Required |
| Recommendation letters | No data reported | Not considered |
| Class rank | No data reported | Not considered |
| College-prep program | No data reported | Not considered |
| Demonstrated competencies | No data reported | Not considered |
| Work experience | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | No data reported | Not considered |
| Other admission tests | No data reported | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | No data reported | Optional (considered if sent) |
| SAT/ACT policy | Open admission (everyone qualified gets in) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 42% | 66% |
| Freshmen who come back | 61% | 76% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $46,449/yr | $61,511/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $27,765–$67,579 | $37,744–$85,760 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 42% | 62% |
| White students graduating | No data reported | 71% |
| Black students graduating | No data reported | 13% |
| Hispanic students graduating | No data reported | 50% |
| Asian students graduating | No data reported | 76% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $40,681/yr | $59,069/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 66% | 82% |
| Graduate on time | 32% | 86% |
| Pell students who graduate | No data reported | 62% |
| First-gen students who finish | 30% | 57% |
| Low-income students who finish | 27% | 56% |
| Students who transfer out | 14% | 10% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $43,647/yr | $58,506/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Liberal Arts & General Studies 32% · Health Professions 31% · Homeland Security & Protective Services 9% | Engineering Technologies 14% · Mechanic & Repair Technologies 14% · Business, Management & Marketing 14% |
| Most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 32% of degrees | Engineering Technologies — 14% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Health Professions — 31% of degrees | Mechanic & Repair Technologies — 14% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Homeland Security & Protective Services — 9% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 14% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Mechanic & Repair Technologies — 6% of degrees | Construction Trades — 13% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Construction Trades — 6% of degrees | Architecture — 12% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $64,846/yr | Manufacturing Engineering — $77,857/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 7% | 30% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 2,471 | 1,533 |
| Students per professor | 19 : 1 | 12 : 1 |
| Average professor pay | $9,141/mo | $7,599/mo |
| Full-time professors | 41% | 52% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | Higher Learning Commission | Higher Learning Commission |
| Median family income | $31,563 | $34,196 |
| Setting | City (small) | City (large) |
| Location | Duluth, MN | Minneapolis, MN |
| Region | Plains | Plains |
| Founded | 1995 | 1914 |
| Public or private | Public | Private (nonprofit) |
| Main degree offered | Associate degrees | Associate degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional | Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 1.1% | 0.6% |
| Men | 46% | 79% |
| Women | 54% | 21% |
| White students | 81% | 60% |
| Black students | 3.1% | 7% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 5.3% | 7.4% |
| Asian students | 1.1% | 5.4% |
| Two or more races | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Other / not reported | 2.8% | 15% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 28% | 28% |
| Part-time students | 53% | 18% |
| Students age 25+ | 21% | 30% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $10,510/yr | $15,813/yr |
| Endowment | $2.5M | $61.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | No — no campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | No data reported | 60 |
| Required to live on campus | No data reported | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | No data reported | $12,700/yr |
| Meal plan offered | No | No |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | No | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | No |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | Yes | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | Yes | Yes |
| Teacher certification | No | No |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | No | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | No | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | Yes | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| College sports level | No intercollegiate athletics reported | No intercollegiate athletics reported |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.