- Chief Dull Knife College is a public tribal land-grant community college on the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation in Lame Deer, Montana. It is an open-admission college with about 141 students. On average, more than half of its graduates move on to four-year colleges.
School Highlights
Chief Dull Knife College serves 185 students (44% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American), which is more than the state average of 44%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 185 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 92%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Chief Dull Knife College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Montana for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five years.
Chief Dull Knife College
(MT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Tribal colleges and universities
Associate's 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
18 staff
33 staff
Student Body
The student population of Chief Dull Knife College has declined by 53% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 12:1 over five years.
The Chief Dull Knife College diversity score of 0.22 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 32% over five years.
Total Enrollment
185 students
536 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
23:1
# Full-Time Students
81 students
245 students
# Part-Time Students
104 students
449 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
185 students
536 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
81 students
245 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
104 students
308 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
88%
12%
% White
8%
56%
% Hawaiian
4%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.22
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$20,900
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
64%
80%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chief Dull Knife College's ranking?
Chief Dull Knife College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Montana for: Highest completion rates.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Chief Dull Knife College is Little Big Horn College (38.3 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
Little Big Horn College
Public
8645 South Weaver Drive
Crow Agency, MT 59022
(406) 638-3104
Crow Agency, MT 59022
(406) 638-3104
38.3 miles
Enrollment: 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 98%
1 Whitney Way
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 675-0505
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 675-0505
61.1 miles
Enrollment: 3,534 students Student-teacher ratio: 36:1 In-state tuition: $2,892 Out-state tuition: $6,876 Minority enrollment: 18%
Miles Community College
Public
2715 Dickinson Street
Miles City, MT 59301
(800) 541-9281
Miles City, MT 59301
(800) 541-9281
67.2 miles
Enrollment: 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 In-state tuition: $4,950 Out-state tuition: $7,860 Minority enrollment: 16%
3803 Central Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 247-3000
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 247-3000
94.6 miles
Enrollment: 1,725 students Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 In-state tuition: $3,907 Out-state tuition: $8,940
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