BOTTINEAU – Enrollment at Dakota College at Bottineau is up this fall, with headcount hitting another all-time high, according to the college. Headcount enrollment at DCB is 1,242 students, surpassing last year’s record-breaking mark by 36 students.

The North Dakota University System calculates official fall enrollment for all 11 colleges and universities on the 20th instructional day of the semester. This year, that day was Sept. 22.

Full-time equivalent (FTE) enrollment at DCB is also up, reaching the 621-mark for fall 2025, up from 590 in fall 2024. FTE is calculated by taking the total number of credits for which students are registered and dividing by 15 credits, which is the number the North Dakota University System uses for determining a full-time student.

DCB reports it continues to see strong enrollments in both online and dual-credit coursework. DCB is known for its liberal arts offerings and growing healthcare programs in Bottineau and also at campuses in Minot and Valley City.