The college has one main building which houses administration, faculty offices, cafeteria facilities, bookstore, a learning center and sufficient classroom space to serve 300 students.

[1] Cheyenne students often had family responsibilities, caring for children or elderly relatives, while the available educational institutions were located far from the reservation.

Students from the tribe were not adequately prepared for rigorous academic work due to poor quality education and resources.

[2] Chartered in September 1975 under the leadership of former tribal president John Woodenlegs, Dull Knife Memorial College originally operated in army tents training students in mining, construction and forestry for development in nearby communities.

With the addition of interactive television technology at CDKC, the college has opportunities to complete advanced degrees online.