- Cankdeska Cikana Community College is a public tribal land-grant community college in Fort Totten, North Dakota, on the Spirit Lake Reservation. The college is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
School Highlights
Cankdeska Cikana Community College serves 472 students (36% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 92% of the student body (majority American), which is more than the state average of 34%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Minority enrollment: 92%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Cankdeska Cikana Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
Cankdeska Cikana Community College
(ND) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Tribal Colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Mixed Baccalaureate/Associate's
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
99 staff
Student Body
The student population of Cankdeska Cikana Community College has grown by 114% over five years.
The Cankdeska Cikana Community College diversity score of 0.43 is less than the state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has grown by 186% over five years.
Total Enrollment
472 students
1,081 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
# Full-Time Students
169 students
330 students
# Part-Time Students
303 students
751 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
472 students
248 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
169 students
330 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
303 students
751 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
259 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
74%
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
1%
4%
% Black
n/a
4%
% White
8%
66%
% Hawaiian
14%
4%
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
14%
Diversity Score
0.43
0.54
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1111%
45%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
55%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$22,200
$36,700
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$10,754
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
92%
SAT Reading
n/a
520
SAT Math
n/a
545
SAT Writing
n/a
470
ACT Composite
n/a
19
ACT English
n/a
18
ACT Math
n/a
20
ACT Writing
n/a
7
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Sample of notable school alumni/alumnae:
- Paul Yankton Sr. - Recipient of two Purple Hearts -
Frequently Asked Questions
Who are famous alumni from Cankdeska Cikana Community College?
Cankdeska Cikana Community College famous alumni include: Paul Yankton Sr. - Recipient of two Purple Hearts.
What is Cankdeska Cikana Community College's ranking?
Cankdeska Cikana Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in North Dakota for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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