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Chief Dull Knife College

P.O. Box 98
Lame Deer, MT 59043
United States
(406) 477-6215
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Institution Overview

Chief Dull Knife College is a community based, land grant, and tribal controlled community college established to provide quality educational opportunities to residents of the Northern Cheyenne Reservation and surrounding communities. Inspired by Chief Dull Knife's determination, our mission is to provide Northern Cheyenne culturally influenced education through quality life-long learning opportunities.

Core Themes
Pėhevėhene'enovȧhestȯtse tsespo'anomohevȯse Hestanėheo'o
~Quality Educational Opportunities

Ena'hene'enovȧhestoȯtse
~Lifelong Learning

Tsevonȯhoha'ohe Tsėhesėhene'enovȧhestȯtse
~Culturally Influenced Education

Chief Dull Knife College (CDKC) is located on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in southeastern Montana. The reservation is approximately 44 miles long and 23 miles wide, encompassing 450,000 acres.

Basic Stats

Type: In-State College / University
Enrollment: 211
Student-Faculty Ratio: 12:01
Affiliations:
Montana University System
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Official school colors:
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Costs

In-State Tuition By Credit: $90
Out-Of-State Cost By Credit: $90
In-State Tuition Cost Per Year: $2260
Out-Of-State Cost Per Year: $2260
Books & Supplies Per Year: $850
Room & Board Per Year: $5250
Application Fee: $0

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Career Pathways offered by institution

• Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, Business Management, Education, Health Professions, Human Services, STEM, Other Specialized Programs

Academic Programs

Associate of Arts Degree Programs:
General Studies
Addiction Studies
Associate in Applied Science Degree Programs:
Business Management
Administrative Assistant
A.S. Degree Programs:
Math
Science
Engineering
Psychology
Certificate Programs:
Office Assistant - 1 year
Behavioral Health - 1 year

Dates to Remember

  • Please visit us at www.cdkc.edu for all pertinent dates, Néá'eše (Thank You.)

Deadlines

Priority Application Deadline: N/A
Priority Financial Aid Deadline: N/A

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Institution Contacts

Rhea Gourneau - Admissions
406-477-6215
Joey R. DiTonno - Registrar
406-477-6215
Angie Hedges - Vice President of Student Affairs
4064776215

Student Life & Community

  • Advising by faculty and staff.
  • Athletic Programs for Men’s and Women’s Basketball
  • Free tutoring offered through Student Support Services (TRIO)
  • Student Clubs: Student Senate, AIBL, AISES, & Hand-game Team
  • Students have opportunity to participate in STEM research, receiving wages while enrolled.
  • Transportation and financial assistance are available to students that attend Chief Dull Knife College.

Highlights

  • Chief Dull Knife College was ranked by Aspen Institute as one of the nation’s top 120 community colleges.
  • Recipient of NASA’s Minority University Research and Education Project awards, one of only three TCU recipients

Important Things To Know

  • CDKC assists tribal organizations in staff development, planning, research, and other needed services.
  • CDKC collaborates with other institutions and agencies in furthering the interests of the college and community.
  • CDKC offers dual and concurrent enrollment for high school students to complete college level courses (tuition free!)
  • CDKC strives to maintain a student-centered, life-long learning oriented environment, including opportunities for leadership and community service.
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