Dine College, Arizona

Study at Dine College

Dine 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.

DinCollege is organizaed into the following academic divisions:

Business and Applied Science
Center for DinStudies
Humanities, Fine Arts, Communications
Math, Science, and Technology
Center for DinTeacher Education
Social and Behavioral Sciences

The athletics teams of DinCollege are known as the Warriors. The official mascot of the college is the Warrior. Students from Dine College participate in intercollegiate cross country, archery and rodeo championships.

Profile of Dine College

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.

Course Topics

The school is known for its programs in fine arts, education and teaching, and liberal arts.

Dine College Selectivity

Dine College is an open-admission school.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges.

Student Enrollment

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.

Student Life

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."

Dine College Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
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

Contact: Dine College

Dine College
Tsaile, AZ 86556
General Phone: (520) 724-6600
http://dinecollege.edu