- 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 135 students (40% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 40%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 135 students
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- 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
School Overview
Chief Dull Knife College
(MT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Tribal colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
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
90 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Chief Dull Knife College has declined by 52% over five years.
The Chief Dull Knife College diversity score of 0.04 is less than the state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has declined by 80% over five years.
Total Enrollment
135 students
878 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
# Full-Time Students
54 students
321 students
# Part-Time Students
81 students
557 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
188 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
54 students
321 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
81 students
555 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
171 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
2%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
2%
1%
% White
n/a
60%
% Hawaiian
98%
10%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
19%
Diversity Score
0.04
0.59
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
32%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$20,900
$34,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
71%
76%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,966
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,329
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (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: Average community college minority breakdown.
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: 270 students Minority enrollment: 60%
1 Whitney Way
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 675-0505
Sheridan, WY 82801
(307) 675-0505
61.1 miles
Enrollment: 4,559 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 In-state tuition: $2,892 Out-state tuition: $6,876 Minority enrollment: 17%
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: 1,088 student Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 In-state tuition: $4,950 Out-state tuition: $7,860 Minority enrollment: 17%
3803 Central Ave
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 247-3000
Billings, MT 59102
(406) 247-3000
94.6 miles
Enrollment: 1,725 student Student-teacher ratio: 43:1 In-state tuition: $3,907 Out-state tuition: $8,940
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