Dine College Description:

Dine College (originally called "Navajo Community College") was founded in 1968 by the Navajo Nation. Located in Tsaile, Arizona, Dine primarily offers Associate's degrees, although they do offer some Bachelor degrees. Students can study Fine Art, Computer Science, Navajo Language, Elementary Education, Public Health, and many other fields of study. In athletics, the Dine College Warriors compete in archery, Rodeo, and Cross Country.


Tution to DC is far below average, and students can expect grant-based financial aid, with little to no loans.

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Admissions Data (2014):

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• Dine College has open admissions
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Enrollment (2013):

• Total Enrollment: 1,466 (all undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 32% Male / 68% Female
• 62% Full-time

Costs (2014 - 15):

• Tuition and Fees: $725
• Books: $1,400 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $4,940
• Other Expenses: $4,950
• Total Cost: $12,015

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Dine College Financial Aid (2013 - 14):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 91%

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 91%
  • Loans: 0%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $3,243
  • Loans: $ -

Academic Programs:

• Most Popular Majors: Elementary Education, Social Sciences, Business Administration, Public Health, American Indian Studies, Fine Arts
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Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 80%
• Transfer Out Rate: 27%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 15%
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Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

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Dine College Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://www.dinecollege.edu/about/about.php

"Rooted in Diné language and culture, our mission is to advance quality post-secondary student learning and development to ensure the well-being of the Diné People."

Dine College profile last updated July 2015.