Dunwoody College Of Technology

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large city.

Overview

Dunwoody College of Technology was established in 1914. It is a private, vocational college and is located in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Dunwoody campus spreads across an area of 15 acres. The college indulges in consulting activities in over 20 countries worldwide. It offers a number of associate’s and bachelor’s degrees; and also various certificate and diploma programs. The institution also enrolls a substantial number of international students.

Dunwoody College of Technology aims at maintaining an active student life and encourages students to get involved in the various clubs and organizations including Student Government, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP), and Technology Club.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in engineering technician, production trades, mechanics and repair, construction trades, and computer science and engineering.
• High male/female ratio.
• Large number of students.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Good faculty-to-student ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is private, not-for-profit.
• Academic calender: Quarter.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 1,667 in 2009-2010 (1,631 full-time equivalent).

About 91% of the freshmen class in 2009-2010 was male and women were 9% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 54% of the student body. About 7% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Among freshmen students, 92% are full-time and 8% are part-time.

Admissions Summary (2009-2010)

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Bachelor.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (3 awarded)

• Food Technology and Processing

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (15 awarded)

• Business Administration and Management

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (34 awarded)

• Computer Programming, Specific Applications
• Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
• System Administration/Administrator

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (69 awarded)

• Building/Construction Site Management/Manager
• Building/Property Maintenance and Management
• Electrician

DESIGN (14 awarded)

• Graphic Design
• Interior Design

ENGINEERING (22 awarded)

• Manufacturing Engineering

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (122 awarded)

• 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
• Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
• Quality Control Technology/Technician
• Robotics Technology/Technician
• Surveying Technology/Surveying

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (122 awarded)

• 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 (13 awarded)

• Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
• Printing Press Operator

PRODUCTION TRADES (55 awarded)

• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
• Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
• Welding Technology/Welder