Chief Dull Knife College

Chief Dull Knife College offers affordable tuition at $70 per credit hour. The college provides assistance with financial aid applications, including FAFSA, Pell Grants, and scholarships. Scholarship awards depend on the availability of funds and are applied directly to student tuition and fees, awarded based on academic aptitude, financial need, and citizenship.

Chief Dull Knife College is an open-admission college. All students seeking admission must provide evidence of immunization for measles and rubella or proof of a positive serologic test. The college has a policy of non-discrimination in employment practices and in admission, access to, and conduct of educational programs.

Chief Dull Knife College provides a culturally relevant education rooted in Native languages, culture, and philosophy. The college offers Associate degrees and certificate programs, maintaining articulation agreements with institutions within the Montana University system. With a student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1, CDKC provides a supportive academic environment.

CDKC prepares professionals in high-demand fields, including agriculture, natural resources management, health, and information technology. The college has developed training in solar technician skills, medical coding, certified nursing assistance, and behavioral health assistance. CDKC collaborates with the Northern Cheyenne TERO office and the Tribal Personnel Department for job placements, with local partners specializing in addiction and recovery.

CDKC plans a number of activities by and for students throughout the year, including intramural sports, college dances, and game nights. The college has a very active Indian Club and a Student Senate that serves on various committees. Student services organize clothing drives, provide tutoring and transition counseling, and connect students with Emergency Grant funding.

CDKC provides a safe and secure campus environment with a comprehensive safety report available. The college is located one block from the Indian Health Service Clinic, providing complete medical and dental services to tribally enrolled students and their families. The college also provides personal and psychological counseling.

CDKC encourages its students to fully embrace the college experience by offering a first-year seminar and a completion readiness retreat. Honor scholarships are awarded at Commencement to returning freshmen that have successfully completed a minimum of 30 credits during their freshman year while maintaining full-time status and a 3.5 GPA or better during both semesters. This scholarship covers all tuition and fees for the next academic year.

Information regarding international student support at Chief Dull Knife College is not readily available in the provided documents. The college primarily serves the Northern Cheyenne Tribe and surrounding communities.