Cankdeska Cikana Community College Tuition & Completion
Cankdeska Cikana Community College is a public community college in Fort Totten, North Dakota, enrolling about 222 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $6,507 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,950. Student demographics in federal data include American Indian or Alaska Native (86.0%) and White (9.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,950
- 2024 Average Net Price: $6,507 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 222 55.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 28.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
- First-Generation Students: 40.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 4.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 70.6%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 405
- Room & Board: $14,910 annual estimate
Cankdeska Cikana Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Cankdeska Cikana Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Cankdeska Cikana Community College?
Cankdeska Cikana Community College is located in Fort Totten, ND (ZIP 58335).
Is Cankdeska Cikana Community College public or private?
Cankdeska Cikana Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Cankdeska Cikana Community College cost?
Published tuition: $3,950.
Average net price after aid: $6,507.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $7,018 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,862 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $5,769 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $15,800.
How big is Cankdeska Cikana Community College?
Total enrollment: 222 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 405 students.
About 56% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Cankdeska Cikana Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 28.00%.
First-year retention: 43.8%.
What do graduates of Cankdeska Cikana Community College earn?
Median earnings: $15,814 six years after entry; $17,008 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
56.92% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Cankdeska Cikana Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (21 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (14 completions)
- Social Work (14 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (13 completions)
- Carpentry/Carpenter (8 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (6 completions)
- American Indian/Native American Studies (4 completions)
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Cankdeska Cikana Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 28.00%; median earnings $17,008 at 10 years; net price $6,507. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,950
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Cankdeska Cikana Community College was $3,950.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$6,507
2024 Value
In 2024 Cankdeska Cikana Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,507.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$26,028 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$6,507 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$15,800 4-Year Tuition
$14,910 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$20,260 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$81,040 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Cankdeska Cikana Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
56.92% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Cankdeska Cikana Community College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Cankdeska Cikana Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,300 | $3,300 | $6,833 |
| 2014 | $3,300 | $3,300 | $6,789 |
| 2015 | $3,300 | $3,300 | $7,197 |
| 2016 | $3,300 | $3,300 | $8,032 |
| 2017 | $3,300 | $3,300 | $5,170 |
| 2018 | $3,300 | $3,300 | $6,796 |
| 2019 | $3,300 | $3,300 | $6,841 |
| 2020 | $3,300 | $3,300 | $7,089 |
| 2021 | $3,950 | $3,950 | $7,479 |
| 2022 | $3,950 | $3,950 | $8,811 |
| 2023 | $3,950 | $3,950 | $9,197 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Cankdeska Cikana Community College reported total enrollment of about 222 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 27% male and 73% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes American Indian or Alaska Native (86.0%), White (9.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%). About 56.92% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 40.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
55.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Cankdeska Cikana Community College in 2024 is 222 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 405 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
43.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is American Indian or Alaska Native at 86.0%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
8.00% 100% Completion Time
28.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 8.00% of students graduating from Cankdeska Cikana Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 100% male / 0% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 36% male / 64% female
- Social Work: 7% male / 93% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Native American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Cankdeska Cikana Community College.
Return on Investment
$17,008 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
553.45% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Cankdeska Cikana Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
8 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 21 completions
2. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 14 completions
3. Social Work: 14 completions
4. Business Administration and Management, General: 13 completions
5. Carpentry/Carpenter: 8 completions
6. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 6 completions
7. American Indian/Native American Studies: 4 completions
8. Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Cankdeska Cikana Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Cankdeska Cikana Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Cankdeska Cikana Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 70.6%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,449
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $11,138
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Cankdeska Cikana Community College is a public institution located in Fort Totten, ND, classified as Not classified (other). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Social Work. Enrollment is approximately 222 students. Student body composition includes American Indian or Alaska Native (86.0%), White (9.0%), Hispanic or Latino (2.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 28.00%. Approximately 56.92% of students receive Pell Grants. About 40.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
Location
Fort Totten, ND 58335
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 28.00% graduation rate at Cankdeska Cikana Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cankdeska Cikana Community College located?
Cankdeska Cikana Community College is located in Fort Totten, ND.
How much does Cankdeska Cikana Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,950 and average net price is $6,507 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $14,910 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Cankdeska Cikana Community College?
Cankdeska Cikana Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 405 students, American Indian or Alaska Native (86.0%), White (9.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Cankdeska Cikana Community College?
About 40.8% of students at Cankdeska Cikana Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Cankdeska Cikana Community College earn?
Median earnings are $15,814 six years after entry and $17,008 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Cankdeska Cikana Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 28.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Cankdeska Cikana Community College public or private?
Cankdeska Cikana Community College is a public institution located in Fort Totten, ND.
Is Cankdeska Cikana Community College an HBCU?
No. Cankdeska Cikana Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Cankdeska Cikana Community College a tribal college?
Yes. Cankdeska Cikana Community College is flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS (TRIBAL = Yes).
Is Cankdeska Cikana Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Cankdeska Cikana Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.2%).
Is Cankdeska Cikana Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Cankdeska Cikana Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- North Dakota college costs
- North Dakota colleges by ROI
- North Dakota trade schools profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in North Dakota
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.