Tribal land-grant college infusing American Indian culture with career-focused education in Wisconsin.
CMN offers 21 programs including five bachelor's degrees, nine associate degrees, and technical diplomas. As of 2014, the college offered 25 degrees and certificates with articulation agreements enabling credit transfers to Wisconsin colleges. Programs span business administration, education, biological and physical sciences, digital media, and skilled trades including CNC machining and electrical work. The college emphasizes integrating American Indian culture and language into all learning.
The main campus sits on the southern border of the Menominee Indian Reservation in Keshena, Wisconsin, on the edge of the 235,000-acre Menominee Forest. A second campus in Green Bay serves students from the Oneida Nation. CMN features the S. Verna Fowler Library, a Community Technology Center, and the Sustainable Development Institute focusing on indigenous food sovereignty and environmental stewardship. Student life includes internships, employment opportunities, and organizations supporting wellness and cultural engagement.
CMN welcomes both Native and non-Native students through multiple pathways including regular admission, transfer, and a Pathways Program. The college offers placement testing and comprehensive financial aid options. The Learn & Earn Program combines education with employment. With a 1:4 faculty-to-student ratio and dedicated academic support services, CMN emphasizes personalized guidance throughout students' educational journeys.
CMN graduates demonstrate strong outcomes: 93% complete their degrees with no debt, and 74% receive Pell Grant support. The college serves students from 83 tribes and maintains a growing alumni network of over 1,200. CMN is accredited by the North Central Association and designated as a land-grant institution, supporting research, community education, and the perpetuation of American Indian scholarship and language.