The College has one main building, which houses administration, faculty offices, cafeteria facilities, bookstore, a learning center and sufficient classroom space to serve 300 students. Specialized laboratory facilities include a science laboratory, two computing labs, and a distance learning center. In addition, separate facilities house the library, information technology, cultural center, the early childhood learning center, the adult education literacy center, the technical skills center, student activities center, student learning center, student lounge and Vocational Rehabilitation Center.
Accreditation:
Chief Dull Knife College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, and, as such, CDKC operates as an independent institution of post-secondary education. Professional memberships are maintained in the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), the American Association of Community and Junior Colleges (AACJC), and in the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $4,500. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Tuition is estimated to be around $2,200 per year for in-state and nonresident students
- The estimated tuition for part time students is around $90 to $110 per unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
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Any Financial Aid | 100% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 100% | $4,450 |
Admissions, Academics, & Student Services
Student Services
To help students and alumni, Chief Dull Knife College may offer services to students like those listed below:
- Remedial instructional courses
- Counseling assistance
- Day care
Graduation & Transfer Rates
Community colleges often offer both career training programs and options for students to transfer-out to four year institutions, which is why the table below is so important, it compares this school against community colleges in Montana.
Chief Dull Knife College | Rosebud County | Montana | |
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Graduation Rate | 39.4% | - | 26.9% |
Transfer-out Rate | 3.0% | - | 14.4% |
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.

Get more information about the programs offered by Chief Dull Knife College by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Business and Marketing Studies
Legal Professions and Studies
- Paralegal
- Legal Professions and Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- General Studies (A)