Chief Dull Knife College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Chief Dull Knife College is a public community college in Lame Deer, Montana, enrolling about 183 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $14,010 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $1,960. Student demographics in federal data include American Indian or Alaska Native (98.4%) and White (1.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $1,960
- 2024 Average Net Price: $14,010 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 183 44.3% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 0.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
- First-Generation Students: 47.3%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 307
- Room & Board: $8,774 annual estimate
Chief Dull Knife College: what the data shows
Common questions about Chief Dull Knife College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Chief Dull Knife College?
Chief Dull Knife College is located in Lame Deer, MT (ZIP 59043).
Is Chief Dull Knife College public or private?
Chief Dull Knife College is a Public institution.
How much does Chief Dull Knife College cost?
Published tuition: $1,960.
Average net price after aid: $14,010.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $13,940 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,361 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $7,840.
How big is Chief Dull Knife College?
Total enrollment: 183 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 307 students.
About 44% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Chief Dull Knife College?
150%-time completion rate: 0.00%.
First-year retention: 63.6%.
What do graduates of Chief Dull Knife College earn?
Median earnings: $18,636 six years after entry; $20,073 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
33.06% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Chief Dull Knife College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- General Studies (12 completions)
- Education, General (6 completions)
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching (6 completions)
- Social Work (2 completions)
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling (2 completions)
- Psychology, General (1 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Chief Dull Knife College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 0.00%; median earnings $20,073 at 10 years; net price $14,010. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$1,960
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Chief Dull Knife College was $1,960.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$14,010
2024 Value
In 2024 Chief Dull Knife College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,010.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$56,040 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$14,010 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$7,840 4-Year Tuition
$8,774 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$11,734 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$46,936 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Chief Dull Knife College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
33.06% 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 Chief Dull Knife 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 Chief Dull Knife 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 | $2,260 | $2,260 | $2,740 |
| 2014 | $2,260 | $2,260 | $3,148 |
| 2015 | $2,260 | $2,260 | $4,387 |
| 2016 | $2,260 | $2,260 | $6,098 |
| 2017 | $2,260 | $2,260 | $5,809 |
| 2018 | $2,260 | $2,260 | $4,289 |
| 2019 | $2,260 | $2,260 | $4,496 |
| 2020 | $2,260 | $2,260 | $3,397 |
| 2021 | $2,260 | $2,260 | — |
| 2022 | $2,260 | $2,260 | — |
| 2023 | $2,260 | $2,260 | $9,594 |
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
Chief Dull Knife College reported total enrollment of about 183 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 34% male and 66% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes American Indian or Alaska Native (98.4%), White (1.6%), and Black or African American (0.0%). About 33.06% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 47.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
44.3% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Chief Dull Knife College in 2024 is 183 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 307 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
63.6%
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 98.4%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
0.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Chief Dull Knife College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- General Studies: 58% male / 42% female
- Education, General: 33% male / 67% female
- Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 0% male / 100% 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 Chief Dull Knife College.
Return on Investment
$20,073 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
258.19% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Chief Dull Knife College.
Top Programs by Completions
7 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 8 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. General Studies: 12 completions
2. Education, General: 6 completions
3. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 6 completions
4. Social Work: 2 completions
5. Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling: 2 completions
6. Psychology, General: 1 completions
7. Business Administration and Management, General: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Chief Dull Knife College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Chief Dull Knife College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Chief Dull Knife College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,107
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $20,591
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Chief Dull Knife College is a public institution located in Lame Deer, MT, classified as Not classified (other). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Education, General, Early Childhood Education & Teaching. Enrollment is approximately 183 students. Student body composition includes American Indian or Alaska Native (98.4%), White (1.6%), Black or African American (0.0%). Approximately 33.06% of students receive Pell Grants. About 47.3% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
Location
Lame Deer, MT 59043
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Chief Dull Knife College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Chief Dull Knife College located?
Chief Dull Knife College is located in Lame Deer, MT.
How much does Chief Dull Knife College cost?
Reported tuition is $1,960 and average net price is $14,010 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,774 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Chief Dull Knife College?
Chief Dull Knife College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 307 students, American Indian or Alaska Native (98.4%), White (1.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Chief Dull Knife College?
About 47.3% of students at Chief Dull Knife College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Chief Dull Knife College earn?
Median earnings are $18,636 six years after entry and $20,073 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Chief Dull Knife College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 0.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Chief Dull Knife College public or private?
Chief Dull Knife College is a public institution located in Lame Deer, MT.
Is Chief Dull Knife College an HBCU?
No. Chief Dull Knife College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Chief Dull Knife College a tribal college?
Yes. Chief Dull Knife College is flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS (TRIBAL = Yes).
Is Chief Dull Knife College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Chief Dull Knife College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is Chief Dull Knife College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Chief Dull Knife 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
- Montana college costs
- Montana colleges by ROI
- Montana trade schools profile
- Rocky Mountains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Montana
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.