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)
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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.
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
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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?
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Quick Facts (2026)
Enrollment: 239 students
Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Minority enrollment: 89%
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.
