Chief Dull Knife College
- Graduation Rate
- 13% F
- Lower completion rate than most colleges
- Earnings (10yr)
- $20,073 F
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $14,010 C+
- 18% less than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 183
Bottom line: A D+ overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 7.8× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $7.8 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $7.8 over 20 years. Net gain: $379,700.
What The Data Says
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A D+ overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Graduate earnings fall 51% below the national college median.
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Graduation of 13% — 77% below the national average.
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Every $1 invested returns $7.8 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Chief Dull Knife College
Chief Dull Knife College is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Public Community College
- Carnegie Class
- Tribal College
- Enrollment
- 183
- Setting
- Rural
- Primary Strengths
- Humanities, Education, Health Professions, Business & Marketing
Why students choose Chief Dull Knife College
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $14,010 a year after grants and scholarships — 18% below the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $20,073 ten years after enrolling — 51% below the typical college.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Chief Dull Knife College is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Chief Dull Knife College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Lame Deer, Montana, Chief Dull Knife College enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 13%.
- Retention Rate
- 64%
- Full-Time Faculty
- 100%
- Faculty Salary (mo)
- $7,107
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Diversity Index
- 1.00
- First-Gen Students
- 47%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Chief Dull Knife College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Chief Dull Knife College is $1,960, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $14,010. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $13,940 after need-based grants.
- In-State Tuition
- $1,960
- Out-of-State
- $1,960
- Avg Net Price
- $14,010
- Pell Grant Rate
- 33%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 0%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $13,940
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $14,361
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Chief Dull Knife College — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Chief Dull Knife College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Chief Dull Knife College report median earnings of $20,073, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $18,636
- 8 Years
- $20,094
- 10 Years
- $20,073
- Earning > $25K
- 28%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (2)
- 11%
- 100% (2)
- 11%
- 100% (2)
- 11%
- 100% (2)
- 11%
How Chief Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
College ROI Calculator
Is Chief Dull Knife College Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Chief Dull Knife College delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $14,010/year ($56,040 total). Graduates earn $20,073 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $435,740 in total earnings — a net gain of $379,700 (7.8× your investment).. With a 13% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $56,040
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $435,740
- Net Return
- $379,700
- ROI Multiple
- 7.8×
- Cost Per Year
- $14,010
- Graduation Rate
- 13%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Institutional Finances
Data: NCES IPEDS
- Endowment
- $1,885,264
- Total Expenses
- $8,386,345
- Federal Grants
- $8,455,345
Top Programs
The fields Chief Dull Knife College awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Humanities 52%
- Education 28%
- Health Professions 8%
- Business & Marketing 4%
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Chief Dull Knife College's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- CChief Executive Officer$189,520 · 3% growthAdaptable 64
- C+IT Manager$169,510 · 15% growthAdaptable 52
- CHR Manager$136,350 · 5% growthAdaptable 64
- CSales Manager$135,160 · 4% growthAdaptable 64
- CPurchasing Manager$131,350 · 5% growthAdaptable 64
- B+Nurse Practitioner$129,480 · 40% growthResilient 96
- CTraining Manager$125,040 · 6% growthResilient 74
- CProduct Manager$125,000 · 8% growthAdaptable 52
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Chief Dull Knife College? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
Based in Lame Deer, Montana, Chief Dull Knife College enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 13%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Chief Dull Knife College? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
Published tuition at Chief Dull Knife College is $1,960, but few families pay that. The number to watch is net price, what students actually pay each year after federal grants and institutional scholarships. Here it averages about $14,010. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $13,940 after need-based grants.
Is Chief Dull Knife College Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Chief Dull Knife College report median earnings of $20,073, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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