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 70%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Minority enrollment: 96%
- 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 Resources
School Overview
Cankdeska Cikana Community College
(ND) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Tribal colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
99 staff
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 0.64. The school's diversity has grown by 133% over five years.
Total Enrollment
248 students
665 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
# Full-Time Students
106 students
322 students
# Part-Time Students
142 students
343 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
265 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
106 students
310 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
142 students
343 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
259 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
n/a
1%
% Black
6%
4%
% White
4%
30%
% Hawaiian
80%
51%
% Two or more races
4%
4%
% Unknown races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.64
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.0667%
0.5025%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.1538%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,200
$38,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,754
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
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: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
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