- Chief Dull Knife College is a public tribal land-grant community college on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in Lame Deer, Montana. It is an open-admission college with about 141 students. On average, more than half of its graduates move on to four-year colleges.
School Highlights
Chief Dull Knife College serves 185 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American), which is more than the state average of 44%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 92%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Chief Dull Knife College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five years.
Chief Dull Knife College
(MT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Tribal colleges and universities
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
18 staff
33 staff
Student Body
The student population of Chief Dull Knife College has declined by 53% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Chief Dull Knife College diversity score of 0.22 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 9% over five years.
Total Enrollment
185 students
694 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
81 students
245 students
# Part-Time Students
104 students
449 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
181 students
305 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
81 students
245 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
104 students
308 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
88%
12%
% White
8%
56%
% Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.22
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$20,900
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
64%
80%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chief Dull Knife College's ranking?
Chief Dull Knife College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Montana for: Highest completion rates.
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