Average

Score: 52/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

11/100 · earnings-weighted

Chief Dull Knife College

2-Year Public Tribal College

📍 Lame Deer, Montana 59043

🌐 cdkc.edu/

Chief Dull Knife College — tuition $1,960

Chief Dull Knife College campus, Lame Deer, MT. Photo: Philkon Phil Konstantin, Public domain via Wikimedia Commons.

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Rating Context: This institution has fewer than 500 students. Smaller schools may show more rating variability due to limited data points.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.

Outcomes

52/100

Affordability

84/100

Resources

C+

58/100

Experience

51/100

Prestige

13/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

242

Total Enrollment

N/A

Graduation Rate

50%

Retention Rate

14.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$9,372

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Chief Dull Knife College ▼

67% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Chief Dull Knife College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$20,073

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$18,636

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

33.1%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 1st percentile among similar colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (MT wage index 0.84). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Chief Dull Knife College

Median pay of associate's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities	—	$28,286	-36%	#942 of 947	#930	—

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$1,960	$1,960

Financial Aid

75%

Receive Any Aid

75%

Receive Pell Grants

Take Out Loans

$9,372

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$9,361
$48,001 - $75,000	$10,411

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

General Studies 12 grads/yr Education, General 6 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 6 grads/yr Social Work 2 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 2 grads/yr Psychology, General 1 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Chief Dull Knife College's top programs commonly pursue.

Postsecondary teachers, all other

$78k/yr 183,400 jobs

Education teachers, postsecondary

$72k/yr 74,900 jobs

Elementary school teachers, except special education

$62k/yr 1,422,700 jobs

Kindergarten teachers, except special education

$61k/yr 117,200 jobs

Preschool teachers, except special education

$37k/yr 555,100 jobs

Social and community service managers

$78k/yr 219,800 jobs

Social work teachers, postsecondary

$76k/yr 17,100 jobs

Social workers, all other

$69k/yr 81,000 jobs

Student Demographics

242

Total Students

73%

Women

39%

Traditional Age (18-24)

67%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

Off-Campus (Renters) 67%

With Family 33%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~161 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 94%

Fully Online 6%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 39%

25-64 (Adult) 55%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Chief Dull Knife College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

How much does it cost to attend Chief Dull Knife College?

Tuition at Chief Dull Knife College is $1,960 for in-state students and $1,960 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $9,372.

What is the graduation rate at Chief Dull Knife College?

Graduation rate data is not available for this institution.

Is Chief Dull Knife College a good school?

Chief Dull Knife College has a Repit College Score of 52/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (A): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend Chief Dull Knife College?

Chief Dull Knife College has a total enrollment of 242 students.

Is there rental demand near Chief Dull Knife College?

Yes! Approximately 67% of students at Chief Dull Knife College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 161 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Lame Deer area.

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