Chief Dull Knife College

Public two-year college in Lame Deer, MT that costs an average of $7,827 a year after financial aid and graduates 9.1% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$7,827
Acceptance rate
Open
Graduation rate
9.1%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$30,831

PublicRural (remote)183 undergraduates

Cost of Chief Dull Knife College

Total cost of attendance (per year)$12,981
Tuition and fees, in-state$1,960
Books and supplies$1,000
Average net price after aid$7,827

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$8,007
$30,001–48,000$6,581
$48,001–75,000$6,981
$75,001–110,000$9,481

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with Chief Dull Knife College's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rateOpen admission (everyone admitted)

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate9.1%
First-year retention64%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$30,107
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$30,831
Rank in Montana (earnings)9th of 11 similar colleges
Students with Pell grants33%
Students with federal loans0%

Majors and programs at Chief Dull Knife College

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Certificate programs (1)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Operations Support and Assistant Services———

Associate's degree programs (7)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations1——
Education6——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities21——
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions2——
Psychology1——
Social Work2——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods6——

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About Chief Dull Knife College

TypePublic two-year college
LocationLame Deer, MT
SettingRural (remote)
Undergraduates183
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorNorthwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
Websitecdkc.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

How much does Chief Dull Knife College cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $12,981 a year (tuition and fees: $1,960). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $7,827 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $8,007.

How much do Chief Dull Knife College graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $30,831 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 9th of 11 similar colleges in Montana.

What is Chief Dull Knife College's graduation rate?

9.1% of full-time students graduate within 150% of the normal program length, and 64% of first-year students return for a second year.