College of the Muscogee Nation

Okmulgee, Oklahoma, United States · Est. 2004 · Community College

Oklahoma's premier tribal college serving 35+ tribes with Native values and academic excellence.

  • Established 2004 as a public tribal community college by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation
  • Located in Okmulgee, Oklahoma on a 37-acre rural campus
  • Enrollment: 318 students (2016–2017); 74% American Indian/Alaska Native
  • 12:1 student-to-faculty ratio with 90% American Indian/Alaska Native faculty
  • Offers associate degrees and certificates in tribal-specific programs including Mvskoke language and tribal administration
  • Accredited by Higher Learning Commission; designated 1994 Land-Grant institution

Academics

CMN offers general education and tribal-specific coursework leading to associate degrees and certificates. Programs focus on the needs and interests of the Muscogee Nation, including Mvskoke studies, Mvskoke language instruction, and tribal administration—one of only seven tribal colleges in the U.S. offering a degree in tribal administration. The college emphasizes a student-centered learning environment grounded in Muscogee culture, values, and self-determination, with faculty blending excellent qualifications and Muscogee knowledge into instruction.

Campus & Student Life

The college occupies a 37-acre rural campus on Loop 56 in Okmulgee featuring a 22,000 square-foot educational and administrative facility with Smart Board-equipped classrooms, computer lab, Student Success Center, and student commons. On-campus amenities include student housing, a Student Center, cultural community garden, library with 24 computers and quiet study rooms, and the Core Values Café. Student organizations provide community involvement and cultural engagement opportunities.

Admissions

CMN welcomes general admission and transfer students, concurrent high school students, non-degree seekers, and returning students. The college reports that 100% of first-time students receive grants or scholarship aid. Applications can be completed online in approximately 15 minutes. The enrollment management team emphasizes affordable tuition, diverse scholarship and grant opportunities, and a Native-centered curriculum. Contact: [email protected], 918-549-2847.

Outcomes & Support

The Student Success Center provides academic advising, tutoring, career readiness services, and support for students at risk of academic probation. CMN has served more than 35 American Indian tribes since 2004. The college maintains articulation agreements to support student transfer pathways and offers microcredentials alongside traditional degree programs.

Founded
2004
Type
Community College
Courses
6
Total intake
Not yet verified
AffiliationMuscogee (Creek) Nation; American Indian Higher Education Consortium
Websitehttps://cmn.edu/
HousingAvailable
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Courses offered
6
Avg career outcomes
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Total intake
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Housing
Yes
Data last verified June 2026 · compiled from official sources