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Diné College is a tribally-controlled, two-year community college offering its main campus in Tsaile, Arizona, United States. It was established in 1968 as a higher education institution for people of the Navajo tribes living in the states of Arizona, Utah, and New Mexico. The college offers a number of associate degrees and certificate programs in a wide range of subjects.
Diné College is organizaed into the following academic divisions:
The athletics teams of Diné College are known as the Warriors. The official mascot of the college is the Warrior. Students from Diné College participate in intercollegiate cross country, archery and rodeo championships.
Dine College is located in Tsaile, AZ (a quiet rural area). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Dine College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in fine arts, education and teaching, and liberal arts.
Dine College is an open-admission school.
The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.
Dine College had 1,657 enrolled students in 2007. The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Dine College are 40 years old or older.
The school has a residential or campus feel. Dine College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Dine College is a public institution of higher education chartered by the Navajo Nation. The mission of Dine College is to apply the Sa'ah Naaghai Bik'eh Hozhoon principles to advance quality student learning:
through thinking, planning living and assurance;
in study of Dine language, history and culture;
in preparation for further studies and employment in a multi-cultural and technological world;
in fostering social responsibility, community service and scholarly research that contribute to the social, economic and cultural well being of the Navajo Nation."
More complete details are provided below.
Dine College
Tsaile, AZ 86556
General Phone: (520) 724-6600
http://dinecollege.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 117 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, Native American studies, Native American languages |
| Education And Teaching | 39 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education |
| Business And Management | 26 | business management, business |
| Science | 12 | biological and biomedical sciences |
| Office And Administration | 9 | office management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 6 | computer and info science, computer science |
| Fine Arts | 3 | fine arts studies |
| Family And Social Work | 2 | social work |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 1 | environmental science |
| Engineering | 0 | various engineering courses |
| Medicine | 0 | public health courses |
Number of programs and degrees for Dine College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 215 | 17 |
Dine College is a tribal college.
In 2007, Dine College had a total enrollment of 1,657 students (1,098 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 1% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 98% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 83% |
| New Mexico | 16% |
| Utah | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 44 % |
| Part-Time | 33 % |
Dine College offers campus housing for 196 of its 1,098 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 1,165 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 1,165 |
| Room and board | $ 3,400 |
| Room charge | $ 1,550 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,294 |
| Books and supplies | $ 950 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,950 |
Financial Aid:
Dine College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 824600)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 35 | 25 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 35 | $47,131 | 25 | $43,514 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $47,131 | 25 | $43,514 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 15 | 8 | 23 |
| Track | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| All Other Sports | 9 | 6 | 15 |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Languages, Lit and Linguistics
American Indian/Native American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Dine College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 4% |  |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in science (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Career counseling Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Offers athletic scholarships
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