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Dunwoody College of Technology
Founded in 1914, Dunwoody College of Technology is a private, not-for-profit college committed to preparing students for great careers in STEM-related fields. Dunwoody’s active, experiential learning model has provided a hands-on, applied education to more than 250,000 individuals who have gone on to rewarding careers as outstanding technicians, successful entrepreneurs, and industry leaders. Located on the western edge of downtown Minneapolis, Dunwoody offers more than 40 certificate, associates, and bachelor’s degree programs in the areas of Automotive, Business, Computers, Construction Sciences & Building Technology, Engineering, Design, Radiologic Technology, Robotics, and Advanced Manufacturing.
Purpose
Dunwoody is the college for experimenters and makers, a place where the curious and the confident learn by doing. The College offers a unique campus experience with dedicated labs, shops, and studios that mirror the working environment. Students learn from industry-connected faculty who know what employers are looking for and who take an active interest in preparing their students for the high-demand, great-paying careers a Dunwoody education makes possible.
Vision
Dunwoody College of Technology seeks to emerge as a first-choice, nationally-recognized leader in technical education, providing a full college experience rooted in innovative education.
Mission
Dunwoody changes lives by building opportunities for graduates to have successful careers, to develop in to leaders and entrepreneurs, and to engage in "the better performance of life's duties."
Quote is from the Last Will and Testament of William Hood Dunwoody.
Quote is from the Last Will and Testament of William Hood Dunwoody.
Additional Culture Details
At Dunwoody College, students are treated like future professionals from day one. It’s a culture that creates students who are driven, who don’t just want to learn, but who want to apply that learning in new and innovative ways. Students who don’t just work in industry – but lead it.
While at Dunwoody, students benefit from small class sizes (with an average of 11), and more than 20 co-curricular clubs and student organizations.
Dunwoody has been named one of the Best Regional Colleges Midwest, Best Value Schools, Best Colleges for Veterans, and a Top Performer on Social Mobility in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report College Rankings.
While at Dunwoody, students benefit from small class sizes (with an average of 11), and more than 20 co-curricular clubs and student organizations.
Dunwoody has been named one of the Best Regional Colleges Midwest, Best Value Schools, Best Colleges for Veterans, and a Top Performer on Social Mobility in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report College Rankings.