Dine College
Providing educational services to over 27,000 square miles of Navajo Nation, Diné College is America’s first tribally-controlled institution of higher learning. Among the college’s four schools, the School of Diné Studies and Education offers degree and certificate programs in Navajo Cultural Arts, Diné Studies, and Navajo Nation Leadership. The college’s Navajo Language Immersion Institute offers a further opportunity to explore Native American culture by learning the tribal language.
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Aware
This school may consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
Admissions Requirements
Transcript
No
Important Deadlines
Rolling Admissions
The college has rolling admissions, which means applications are accepted any time throughout the year.
Admitted Student Stats
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,552
Total Number of Undergrads
1,548
Classroom Sizes
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Tuition, Cost & Aid
Key Financial Stats
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $1,410 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $1,410 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $4,940 |
| Books and Supplies | $1400 |
Aid & Grants
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
45%
Average Aid Per Year
$2,561
45%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$2,919
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$607
Student Loans
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Student Organizations
7
Size of Town
Suburb or town
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Athletics
Varsity Athletics Association
NSCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
Yes
Campus emergency phones
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$23,400
What Students Are Saying
Being a student at dine college it is a pleasure to tell you that this college is the first tribal college of all tribal colleges across the country. I attended this college because it has the roots of the Navajo Language and culture. Dine College is the place to get your education. Be the person you are and come here for your education, it is a definite ten stars. The college offers students who have kids to attend while their kids are at day care. The college has a philosophy and it is the way of life.
Tanaya from Yah Ta Hey, NM
Dine College is a great way to start your school year with low tuition costs, financially, and educationally. The Institute is knowledgeable in what they teach and has awesome Instructors as well. I'd give this program two thumbs up!
Brichelle from Chinle, AZ
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