- Cankdeska Cikana Community College is a public tribal land-grant community college in Fort Totten, North Dakota, on the Spirit Lake Reservation. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
School Highlights
Cankdeska Cikana Community College serves 239 students (53% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 20:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American), which is more than the state average of 28%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 89%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Cankdeska Cikana Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
School Overview
The teacher population of 14 teachers has declined by 12% over five years.
Cankdeska Cikana Community College
(ND) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Tribal colleges and universities
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
14 staff
14 staff
Student Body
The student population of Cankdeska Cikana Community College has declined by 5% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 8:1 over five years.
The Cankdeska Cikana Community College diversity score of 0.35 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 94% over five years.
Total Enrollment
239 students
859 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
# Full-Time Students
127 students
127 students
# Part-Time Students
112 students
732 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
138 students
307 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
127 students
127 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
112 students
732 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
80%
3%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% White
11%
72%
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
11%
59%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,200
$36,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
91%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Paul Yankton Sr. - Recipient of two Purple Hearts -
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Cankdeska Cikana Community College?
Cankdeska Cikana Community College famous alumni include: Paul Yankton Sr. - Recipient of two Purple Hearts.
What is Cankdeska Cikana Community College's ranking?
Cankdeska Cikana Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Dakota for: Average community college minority breakdown.
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