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Dakota County Technical College Men's Basketball

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Dakota County Technical College

· Men's Basketball

Peter Olafeso

Head Coach

Head Coach

Peter Olafeso

peter.olafeso@dctc.edu

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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.

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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

Minnesota College Athletic Conference men's basketball programs
School Location Enrollment Avg. net price
Anoka-Ramsey Community College View program → Location Cambridge, MN Enrollment 4,201 Avg. net price $20,159
Central Lakes College-Brainerd View program → Location Brainerd, MN Enrollment 1,614 Avg. net price $15,556
Dakota County Technical College View program → Location Rosemount, MN Enrollment 2,168 Avg. net price $20,329
Minnesota North College – Hibbing View program → Location Northfield, MN Enrollment 2,013 Avg. net price $12,194
Minnesota North College – Itasca View program → Location Northfield, MN Enrollment 2,013 Avg. net price $12,194
Minnesota North College – Mesabi Range View program → Location Northfield, MN Enrollment 2,013 Avg. net price $12,194
Minnesota North College – Rainy River View program → Location Northfield, MN Enrollment 2,013 Avg. net price $12,194
Minnesota North College – Vermilion View program → Location Northfield, MN Enrollment 2,013 Avg. net price $12,194
Minnesota State Community & Technical College View program → Location Moorhead, MN Enrollment 2,942 Avg. net price $14,404
Minnesota West Community & Technical College View program → Location Pipestone, MN Enrollment 1,762 Avg. net price $11,331
Northland Community & Technical College View program → Location East Grand Forks, MN Enrollment 1,554 Avg. net price $19,003
Ridgewater College View program → Location Hutchinson, MN Enrollment 2,162 Avg. net price $17,043
Riverland Community College View program → Location Austin, MN Enrollment 2,003 Avg. net price $14,434
Rochester Community and Technical College View program → Location Rochester, MN Enrollment 3,365 Avg. net price $18,037
St. Cloud Technical & Community College View program → Location Saint Cloud, MN Enrollment 3,113 Avg. net price $14,905
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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.

Program data maintained by the Florida Coastal Prep coaching staff. Last updated August 2026.

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