Head Coach
Peter Olafeso
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Dakota County Technical College Basketball
You're looking for a place where you can prove yourself without getting lost in the shuffle, where playing time is real and development is the priority. Dakota County Technical College in the Minnesota College Athletic Association gives you exactly that. Head coach Peter Olafeso runs a program that understands where junior college players are coming from. He builds around effort, coachability, and growth. You'll compete against players hungry to move up, which means every practice and game matters. There's no hiding in a NJCAA roster, and that's the point. You get honest feedback, consistent minutes if you earn them, and a clear path toward a four-year opportunity. The Minnesota College Athletic Conference plays solid basketball. You'll face competition that prepares you for the next level without the overwhelming expectations of a high-major program right now. It's the right speed for someone who needs a runway, a place to refine your game, show you can handle college intensity, and build a film that attracts four-year programs. Olafeso's approach is straightforward: work hard, stay coachable, and results follow. That simplicity is refreshing when you're trying to figure out your next move. This is a program that sees potential and gives you room to develop it. Coaches recruiting for programs like this one look for players who've been developed in serious environments. Florida Coastal Prep in Fort Walton Beach, FL prepares post-grad and high school athletes for exactly these conversations. Learn more at floridacoastalprep.com.
Net price
$20,329/yr
Grad rate
51%
Enrollment
2,168
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $20,329 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $14,825 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $17,140 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $17,748 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $22,629 / year
- $110,001+
- $25,872 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 2,168
- Average net price
- $20,329 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $6,909 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $6,909 / year
- Graduation rate
- 51%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Minnesota College Athletic Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
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Location Cambridge, MN | Enrollment 4,201 | Avg. net price $20,159 |
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Location Brainerd, MN | Enrollment 1,614 | Avg. net price $15,556 |
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Location Rosemount, MN | Enrollment 2,168 | Avg. net price $20,329 |
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Location Northfield, MN | Enrollment 2,013 | Avg. net price $12,194 |
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Location Northfield, MN | Enrollment 2,013 | Avg. net price $12,194 |
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Location Northfield, MN | Enrollment 2,013 | Avg. net price $12,194 |
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Location Northfield, MN | Enrollment 2,013 | Avg. net price $12,194 |
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Location Northfield, MN | Enrollment 2,013 | Avg. net price $12,194 |
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Location Moorhead, MN | Enrollment 2,942 | Avg. net price $14,404 |
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Location Pipestone, MN | Enrollment 1,762 | Avg. net price $11,331 |
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Location East Grand Forks, MN | Enrollment 1,554 | Avg. net price $19,003 |
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Location Hutchinson, MN | Enrollment 2,162 | Avg. net price $17,043 |
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Location Austin, MN | Enrollment 2,003 | Avg. net price $14,434 |
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Location Rochester, MN | Enrollment 3,365 | Avg. net price $18,037 |
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Location Saint Cloud, MN | Enrollment 3,113 | Avg. net price $14,905 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dakota County Technical College JUCO?
Yes, Dakota County Technical College is a JUCO program in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Dakota County Technical College men's basketball.
What conference is Dakota County Technical College in?
Dakota County Technical College competes in the Minnesota College Athletic Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Dakota County Technical College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $20,329 per year for in-state students who received federal aid, after grants and scholarships. This is not a tuition quote.
What is undergraduate enrollment at Dakota County Technical College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 2,168 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Dakota County Technical College?
Build updated game film, complete NCAA or NAIA eligibility requirements for JUCO, and contact the coaching staff using verified emails on this page or the official athletics staff directory. FCP helps players prepare film and recruiting profiles for JUCO programs. See floridacoastalprep.com/apply/ and the how-to-get-recruited guide on this site.
Targeting Dakota County Technical College?
FCP coaches understand what JUCO programs like Dakota County Technical College look for in a recruit. We build players' film, exposure, and eligibility profiles to match exactly what coaches at this level need to see before making an offer.
Coaching contacts compiled by the FCP recruiting staff. Cost and graduation figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved 2026-11-04.