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Dine College

Dine College

Tsaile, AZ · Rural · 1,375 students
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$6,057
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
10%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
19% typical
$29,188
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$25,292 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
94% typical · not scored
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Established in 1968 as the first tribally controlled institution of higher education in the United States, Diné College is best known for integrating Navajo culture, language, and sovereignty into postsecondary education. Academically, the college excels in Diné Studies, Environmental Science, Education, and Public Health, with all coursework rooted in the distinctive *Sa’ah Naagháí Bik’eh Hózhóón* philosophy that emphasizes holistic learning and traditional knowledge. Located on the Navajo Nation near the scenic Chuska Mountains, the Tsaile campus fosters a close-knit, culturally grounded student experience shaped by indigenous values, community involvement, and local traditions.


Wikipedia:Diné College is a public tribal land-grant college based in Tsaile, Arizona, serving the 27,000-square-mile (70,000 km2) Navajo Nation. It offers associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, academic certificates, and one master's degree.

Location
Tsaile, AZ, 86556 · Rural campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
ABQ · Albuquerque
170 mi away
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$1,410$1,410
Housing & food (on campus)$4,940$4,940
Books & supplies$1,400$1,400
Cost of attendance$11,923$11,923 est.
Average net price$6,057Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$1,410
Housing & food (on campus)$4,940
Books & supplies$1,400
Cost of attendance$11,923 est.
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $6,057
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$5,332
$30–48k
$5,199
$48–75k
$9,387
$75–110k
$9,850
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
10%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
0%
Back for yr 2
48%
Transferred
18%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
16% graduated · 21% transferred · 3% still enrolled · 59% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$23,195
10 yrs after entry$29,188
Green marks a figure above the typical Tribal college: $25,292 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions

No admissions data available for this college.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 27%Women 73%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
43%
First-gen
43%
Family income
$14,495
Independent
44%
Age at entry
24.0
Part-time
53%
Race & ethnicity
White
1%
AI/AN
99%
Varsity sports
NIRA, USAA and USCAA · EADA 2024-25
  • Archery
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Rodeo
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$23,195
After 10 yrs
$29,188
Public Health14
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education6
Psychology, General5
Business Administration, Management and Operations4
Biology, General2
Fine and Studio Arts2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$5M
Full-time faculty
100%
Faculty salary
$6,791/mo
Teaching spend
$5,643
per student
Federal loans
0%
Classification
Carnegie type
Tribal college
Research activity
Research college or university
$7M research spending
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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