Head Coach
Joe Peterson
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Basketball Staff Contacts
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About Dawson Community College Basketball
Dawson Community College has built something real in the Frontier Conference, a program where junior college basketball means something. Head coach Joe Peterson runs an environment where every player earns their minutes and understands that this is a launchpad, not a consolation prize. The culture here celebrates growth: players who arrive with something to prove leave as four-year prospects ready for the next level. Playing in Montana gives you an edge competitors elsewhere don't have. The Frontier Conference is competitive and demanding, forcing teams to execute fundamentals and toughness night after night. Peterson's rosters thrive in that crucible. He develops scorers, improves ball handlers, and teaches defenders, and he does it in a way that translates when players transfer up. What separates Dawson is the commitment to player development as a philosophy, not just a talking point. Coaches here take pride in watching athletes transform from high school disappointments into junior college successes. That means direct playing time for contributors, honest feedback, and a real plan for where your game is headed. This is the kind of program where you show up ready to work, where competition matters daily, and where your effort determines your future. If you're serious about a second chance or a springboard to bigger opportunities, Dawson's program respects that mission. Coaches at programs like this recruit players who come in ready to contribute. Florida Coastal Prep, a prep academy in Fort Walton Beach, FL, develops athletes specifically for opportunities like this one. Learn how at floridacoastalprep.com or apply at /apply/.
Net price
$7,988/yr
Grad rate
45%
Enrollment
189
Full cost & outcomes
College Cost & Enrollment
Federal College Scorecard snapshot (retrieved 2026-11-04). Not a tuition quote.
Average net price: $7,988 / year (in-state)
Net price by family income
- $0–$30,000
- $4,572 / year
- $30,001–$48,000
- $6,217 / year
- $48,001–$75,000
- $5,727 / year
- $75,001–$110,000
- $11,041 / year
- $110,001+
- $12,199 / year
More enrollment & tuition figures
- Undergraduate enrollment
- 189
- Average net price
- $7,988 / year (in-state)
- Published tuition (in-state)
- $5,235 / year
- Published tuition (out-of-state)
- $10,120 / year
- Graduation rate
- 45%
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Frontier Conference Teams
| School | Location | Enrollment | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|
Dawson Community College
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Location Glendive, MT | Enrollment 189 | Avg. net price $7,988 |
Miles Community College
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Location Miles City, MT | Enrollment 332 | Avg. net price $10,635 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dawson Community College JUCO?
Yes, Dawson Community College is a JUCO program in the Frontier Conference. This page lists division, conference, coach contacts, and recruiting context for Dawson Community College men's basketball.
What conference is Dawson Community College in?
Dawson Community College competes in the Frontier Conference for JUCO men's basketball.
What is the average net price at Dawson Community College?
Federal College Scorecard data lists an average net price of $7,988 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 Dawson Community College?
College Scorecard reports approximately 189 undergraduate students. Confirm current enrollment on the school's official website.
How do I get recruited to Dawson Community 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.
Dawson Community College Is Within Reach: If You're Ready
The difference between a player who gets offered by a JUCO program and one who doesn't often comes down to timing and preparation. FCP prepares athletes for the moment when Dawson Community College's coaches are ready to evaluate, so you don't miss your window.
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.