Dunwoody College of Technology was founded in 1914 through the bequest of William Hood Dunwoody, a Minneapolis flour milling magnate, to provide practical education to working people. Originally the Dunwoody Institute, it became a nonprofit, four-year degree-granting college offering bachelor's and associate degrees, diplomas, and certificates. It is best known for its hands-on, lab-intensive instruction and strong ties to Twin Cities employers, who regularly recruit its graduates.
Dunwoody is a small, tight-knit urban campus adjacent to Loring Park and downtown Minneapolis, where students spend much of their time in shops, labs, and studios with small class sizes. Distinctive strengths include automotive technology, construction management, electrical construction, robotics and automation, and design programs, many incorporating paid co-ops and industry partnerships. The student experience emphasizes applied learning, practical skills, and direct pathways to employment, with a diverse student body that includes many first-generation and career-changing students.
| Type | Private |
| Location | Minneapolis, Minnesota |
| Founded | 1914 |
| Total students | 1,300 |
| Student–faculty ratio | 12:1 |
| Acceptance rate | Open admission (~90%) |
| Graduation rate | 58% |
| Average starting salary | $50,000 |
| In-state tuition | $22,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition | $22,000 |
| Room & board | $11,000 |
| Average financial aid | $14,000 |
| Students receiving aid | 90% |
| SAT range | N/A |
| ACT range | N/A |
| Average GPA | N/A |
| Regular deadline | Rolling |
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