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 248 students (43% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 34%.
Quick Facts (2025)
Enrollment: 248 students
Minority enrollment: 96%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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Student Body
The student population of Cankdeska Cikana Community College has grown by 12% over five years.
The Cankdeska Cikana Community College diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has grown by 94% over five years.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
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Median Debt for Graduates
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$10,754
Median Debt for Dropouts
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$5,500
Acceptance Rate
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92%
SAT Reading
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520
SAT Math
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545
SAT Writing
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470
ACT Composite
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19
ACT English
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18
ACT Math
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20
ACT Writing
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7
Source: 2024 (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?
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Quick Facts (2025)
Enrollment: 248 students
Minority enrollment: 96%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
For North Dakota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,431 per year for in-state students and $7,084 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $10,764 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.
