It begins with learning. But that is only the beginning. You see, knowledge alone will never satisfy the truly determined. The determined want to DO things. APPLY that learning. And they want to do it right NOW
When you’re determined, when you have a passion, you don’t want to wait. It’s called “a passion” because it’s immediate and all-consuming. You know how you want the rest of your life to be, and you want to start living it as soon as possible.
At Dunwoody, students are hungry to begin the rest of their lives TODAY. Whether you’re graduating from high school, leaving the military, or returning to school to hone your skills, you’re on a mission. You’re determined to learn, create, do, make, and refine. Again and again.
And you can at Dunwoody with our:
• hands-on, project-focused majors
• state-of-the-industry labs, shops, and studios
• professionally respected faculty who are connected to industry
If you bring the determination, we’ll make sure you get the education.
Learn from instructors who have industry experience in the subjects they teach
Apply that learning through real, hands-on projects
WE PIONEERED APPLIED, HANDS-ON EDUCATION.
Complete projects in our state-of-the-industry labs, shops, and studios
Use industry-leading software, tools, and equipment
Enter the workforce with theoretical knowledge and real-world skills
At Dunwoody, you will do while learning and learn by doing. Through hands-on projects and partnerships with real clients, you’ll work both on your own and collaboratively across many different majors and fields.
Classes are designed with industry input, so you learn things that matter. Theory becomes practice. What you learn in the classroom is applied in our state-of-the-industry labs, shops, and studios.
This approach allows you to solve problems in real and concrete ways. You’ll work with teams to find innovative solutions to tomorrow’s challenges. And you’ll unleash your innate abilities to design, create, fix, and build.
It’s active learning. It’s learning that’s relevant, tangible, useful, and focused. It’s learning that prepares you to make an impact your first day on the job and every day after that.
Small-class sizes and one-on-one attention from our top-notch faculty means you will be engaged and supported throughout your educational journey.
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At Dunwoody, you will learn from faculty who are experts in their fields. Instructors who know what employers are looking for.
Our faculty draw from extensive workplace experience, exceptional professional networks, and strong industry connections. They are designers, builders, leaders, and innovators. And they bring their experience into the classroom — through relevant, real-world, project-based learning.
You’ll benefit from instructors who are invested in your success. They are passionate mentors who take an interest in helping you gain the competence and confidence to succeed in your chosen field.
Here you learn from the best, so you can be your best.
The best way to learn is to explore, experiment, and problem-solve.
At Dunwoody, you’ll be using state-of-the-industry tools and technologies in labs, shops, and studios designed to mirror what’s found out in the workplace. In fact, much of the equipment found on campus was donated by industry partners.
And you’ll be spending more time in those spaces than in a traditional classroom. At Dunwoody, collaborative, hands-on practical learning and application meet the latest tools, software, and technology. As a result, you are perfectly prepared for a successful future in industry.
Here you learn in spaces designed with the real world in mind.
Our labs, shops, and studios are also available outside of your class/lab time. And spaces such as our fabrication labs are open to all students.
At Dunwoody, you’ll be surrounded by a community of people just like you: focused, motivated, and determined. Here, there is no wasted time or distractions. Instead, you’ll dive into classes, projects, and activities — directly related to your major — on day one.
And that learning doesn’t just stay in the classroom. Join more than 20 student clubs and professional organization chapters or take part in travel study and study abroad. You’ll also have opportunities to participate in national competitions, meet professionals in your industry, and work on real, community-building projects.
We know that our students learn best through experimentation and doing.
That’s why our goal is to make sure you have endless opportunities to make a positive impact in your field and the world around you.
Located within the City of Minneapolis, the Dunwoody campus is located just minutes from restaurants, parks, museums, and shopping.
Public transportation and free on-campus parking make it easy to travel to and from Dunwoody.
Like the Twin Cities, Dunwoody’s residential life is also growing. Currently, the College partners with The Quad on Delaware to offer students off-campus housing.
Located in the Dinkytown neighborhood of Minneapolis, the housing community offers two, three, and four bedroom apartments — fully furnished — with a common living, dining, and kitchen area. Each bedroom has an attached, private bathroom, and study area.
The complex also houses a movie theater, fitness center, yoga studio, game room, and business center.
Dunwoody’s Student Affairs Team also works with students on finding additional housing options in their price range and in neighborhoods of their choosing.
Because of our central location, Dunwoody is easy to get to by car or bicycle. There are also multiple public transportation lines that run near campus.
Students who take public transportation are eligible for discounted Metro Transit passes, and those who drive will find free parking right on campus.
Nestled between Downtown and Uptown Minneapolis, our urban campus is surrounded by restaurants, shops, and the Walker Art Center and Sculpture Garden.
We’re also just three miles away from Target Center, Target Field, and U.S. Bank Stadium, where concerts and sporting events are held weekly. And with our endless parks and bike trails, you’ll quickly discover Minneapolis has something for everyone.
95% Job placement rate
13.8 Job inquiries per graduate for the 2019-2010 school year
$53,025
Average starting salary of a Dunwoody graduate
935 Companies posting jobs through Dunwoody’s Career Services
It starts with scholarship and internship opportunities. It leads to a job after graduation. And it continues throughout your career.
For many of our students, the return on their investment in a Dunwoody education starts paying off well before they even graduate.
Dunwoody graduates are among the most sought-after, because employers know that our grads are well-prepared and can hit the ground running.
Dunwoody’s Anthony L. Ferrara Career Services Center offers lifetime employment assistance and maintains a job search tool that’s exclusive to students and alumni.
And whether you’re looking to join one of the region’s major companies, work at a smaller business, or start your own, you’ll become part of a network of alumni who have built a legacy of success and are determined to give back to the next generation of Dunwoody students.
You’ll be invited to career fairs starting your first semester on campus, so you can explore options and begin building relationships with employers.
ADDITIONAL WAYS STUDENTS SAVE
• Textbook rental options
• Laptops tailored to your program of study, complete with industry-standard software
• Free, on-campus tutoring
• Free parking and discounted public transit passes
A college education is a big investment. It’s also one of the best investments you can make. A U.S. Census study shows that lifetime earnings for people who go to college are $450,000 to $1.5 million more than high school graduates.
Dunwoody has a long track record of successful college graduates and is committed to continuing that legacy for generations to come. To do that, the College is focused on ensuring that Dunwoody remains affordable for all students.
Financial Aid helps bridge the gap between what students and their family can pay and what it costs to attend Dunwoody. Most Dunwoody students receive some form of financial aid, including federal and state grants, federal loans, and work study. Financial aid is available to students who qualify based on information provided in their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form. Our financial aid staff is dedicated to making the process simple and easy to understand.
On average, the starting salary for a Dunwoody graduate is $53,025.
From there, the future only grows brighter.
According to an Equality of Opportunity project, 20 percent of Dunwoody graduates moved up two or more income quintiles after earning their degrees. Only one other college in Minnesota had a percentage of students who achieved this level of economic success.
And the success doesn’t stop there:
More than 40 percent of Dunwoody graduates achieve the top 20 percent of income brackets later in life. Not only does this rank Dunwoody one of the highest among other colleges in Minnesota, but also among the highest of other four-year, not-for-profit colleges in the nation.
As a Dunwoody student, you have access to a generous scholarship program. In fact, each year we distribute more than $3 million in scholarship funding to our students.
As a private, not-for-profit institution of higher education, Dunwoody is able to fund scholarships and provide tuition assistance thanks to generous support from our alumni, friends, and partners.
The scholarships available to you include both general scholarships and program/department specific scholarships.
Attending college means you are investing in your future. And we are committed to investing in you.
Construction Career Pathway Scholarship (CCP):
For: Underserved, and under-resourced individuals who are interested in careers in the construction industry.
Scholarship amount: Up to $10,000/year for two years
High School Engagement Scholarship:
For: Students who have been involved in industry-related programs, clubs, and organizations.
Scholarship amount: Up to $2,000
Pathways to Careers (P2C):
For: Underserved and under-represented high school juniors and seniors and post-traditional adults who are interested in a technical career.
Scholarship amount: Up to $10,000/year for two years
Project Lead The Way (PLTW):
For: Students who have been involved in industry-related programs, clubs, and organizations in high school.
Scholarship amount: Up to $2,000/year per program
Women In Technical Careers (WITC):
For: Women and non-binary students pursuing a technical degree defined as non-traditional for women.
Scholarship amount: Up to $10,000/year for two years
RSVP
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TOUR
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APPLY
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Dunwoody College of Technology
818 Dunwoody Boulevard
Minneapolis, MN 55403
612.374.5800 | info@dunwoody.edu
Automotive Collision Repair & Refinishing
Automotive Service Technology
Honda Professional Auto Career Training
Toyota’s Technician Training & Education Network
Note: Dunwoody also offers: MoparCAP Local; Subaru Knowledge, Information & Learning; MB Campus (Mercedes-Benz); and Audi Education Partnership certificates, which are online, add-on credentials for students enrolled in the Automotive Service Technology program.
Business Management & Leadership
Cloud Engineering Technology
Computer Networking Systems
Cybersecurity
Web Programming & Database Development
CONSTRUCTION SCIENCES & BUILDING TECHNOLOGY
Construction Management
Construction Project Management
Construction Project Management (Certificate)
Electrical Construction & Maintenance
Electrical Construction Design & Management
HVAC Installation & Residential Service
HVACR Systems Servicing
Land Surveying
Power & Construction Engineering Technology
Sheet Metal & HVAC Installation
Surveying & Civil Engineering Technology
HEALTH SCIENCES & TECHNOLOGY
Radiologic Technology
ROBOTICS & MANUFACTURING
Automated Systems & Robotics
Automation & Controls Engineering Technology
Design for Manufacturing: 3D Printing
Electronics Engineering Technology
Electronics Technology
Electronics Technology (Certificate)
Engineering Drafting & Design
Industrial Controls
Industrial Controls & Robotics
Machine Tool Technology
Right Skills Now for Manufacturing (CNC)
Welding & Metal Fabrication
Welding Technology
SCHOOL OF DESIGN
Architectural Drafting & Design
Architecture
Graphic Design & Production
Interior Design
SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Industrial Engineering Technology
Mechanical Engineering
Stackable degree options make it easy for students who have completed their associate of applied science degree to transition into a two-year bachelor’s completion degree.
Several of Dunwoody’s completion degrees offer an online-only option. Visit dunwoody.edu/online for information.
