Chief Dull Knife College
Location and Contact Information
One College DriveLame Deer, MT 59043
USA
Main Tel: (406) 477-6215
Web Site
The campus is in a quiet rural area.
Overview
Chief Dull Knife College was originally chartered as Dull Knife Memorial College in September, 1975 by Tribal Ordinance, Northern Cheyenne Indian Action Program. It was officially established in September, 1979. The name was changed to Chief Dull Knife College in 2001. The college was named in honor of a morning star known as Dull Knife. The college is a Native American, tribal community, and land grant institution located in Lame Deer, Montana, United States. Chief Dull Knife College offers associate’s degrees and vocational certificates in diverse areas of study.
Students at Chief Dull Knife College can avail of the financial aid offered to them. The students also publish an online monthly newsletter for the college.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- A tribal college.
- Many students concentrating in liberal arts and office and administration.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Tribal colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Distance learning is available.
- Part-time classes are available.
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Chief Dull Knife College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nebraska Indian Community College | Macy, NE | 92 |
| 2 | Little Priest Tribal College | Winnebago, NE | 116 |
| 3 | Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College | Mount Pleasant, MI | 133 |
| 4 | Cankdeska Cikana Community College | Fort Totten, ND | 201 |
| 5 | White Earth Tribal and Community College | Mahnomen, MN | 106 |
| 6 | College of the Marshall Islands | Majuro, MH | 689 |
| 7 | Southwestern Christian College | Terrell, TX | 203 |
| 8 | Little Big Horn College | Crow Agency, MT | 337 |
| 9 | Miles Community College | Miles City, MT | 511 |
| 10 | Dine College | Tsaile, AZ | 1,527 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 21 | 3 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 1 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 11 |
Students
Chief Dull Knife College is a tribal college.
Student enrollment was 443 in 2009-2010 (175 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 60% of the student body. About 7% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Business Administration and Management
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- Office Management and Supervision
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