- 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
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
14 staff
14 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
4
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 11:1 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 108% 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
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
112 students
732 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
259 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
80%
3%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
2%
5%
% Black
n/a
4%
% White
11%
72%
% Hawaiian
3%
1%
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
8%
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
$38,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,947
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
88%
SAT Reading
n/a
520
SAT Math
n/a
545
SAT Writing
n/a
470
ACT Composite
n/a
19
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7
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.
Recent Articles
Community Colleges and the Creator Economy
Explore how community colleges prepare students for YouTube, podcasting, content creation, and creator economy careers.
AI-Augmented Careers and Community Colleges
Explore AI-augmented careers and how community colleges prepare students with practical skills, credentials, and employer-aligned training.
Catholic School Marketing Strategies in Competitive Choice Markets
Learn effective Catholic school marketing strategies for standing out in competitive school choice markets in 2026.


