College of the Muscogee Nation

What College of the Muscogee Nation does

The College of the Muscogee Nation (CMN) is the chartered higher education institution of the Muscogee (Creek) Nation, founded in 2004 by Dr. King with a $20,000 grant and operating from a 32-acre campus at 2170 Raven Circle in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. The college offers two-year associate degrees in General Studies, Natural Resources, Criminal Justice, Native American Studies, and Tribal Services, supplemented by two HLC-approved certificates launched in Fall 2022: a 27-credit Mvskoke Language Teaching Certificate and a 24-credit Tribal Leadership Certificate. CMN is unusual among U.S. higher education institutions in centering its curriculum on Mvskoke language revitalization, cultural preservation, and tribal self-determination, delivered via a Master-Apprentice immersion methodology built on ACTFL proficiency standards and funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation in partnership with Emory University.

The institution's technology stack is built on mainstream educational platforms rather than proprietary systems: the Desire2Learn/Brightspace learning management system, a student portal, and CMN's own branded Kerretv online classroom platform support both on-campus and distance learners. The college also maintains an Extension Program (extension.cmn.edu) and an Unmanned Aerial Systems (drone) program offering FAA Part 107 certification. CMN has 51-100 employees, produced its largest-ever graduating class of 68 students in 2023, and recorded a recent capital expansion with the May 2024 opening of a Lecture Hall/STEM Building that doubles as a FEMA-rated storm shelter.

CMN's business model is grant- and appropriation-funded rather than tuition-driven: Muscogee tribal members attend at no cost, and institutional revenue is generated primarily through federal funding (including a $278,000 USDA grant in October 2024), tribal government appropriations, and foundation grants such as the Mellon Foundation's support for the Mvskoke Language Fellowship. The go-to-market motion is community-led, relying on tribal outreach, cultural programming, AIHEC participation, and social media channels rather than conventional higher education recruitment, and the college is governed by a Board of Regents with Dr. Monte Randall serving as its fifth president since March 2021.

Name

College of the Muscogee Nation

Legal name

College of the Muscogee Nation

Website

https://cmn.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

2004

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Ownership category

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Product category

Tribal Higher Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (61131)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Community/Tribal Two-Year Colleges (Associate Degree–Granting) (EDAHANAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tribal Teacher Education & Indigenous Language Colleges (Educator Prep/Language Revitalization) (EDAHANAG), Tribal Online & Distance Learning TCUs (Primarily Online/Hybrid) (EDAHANAI)

Keywords

• Tribal college education
• Associate degree programs
• Native american studies
• Language revitalization
• Higher education

Headquarters

HQ city

Okmulgee

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Government and Tribal Funding: Primary revenue from federal funding, tribal government appropriations, and USDA grants supporting institutional development and educational programs.
2. Mellon Foundation Grants: Grant funding from Andrew W. Mellon Foundation supporting Mvskoke language studies and undergraduate fellowships in partnership with Emory University.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The College of the Muscogee Nation is a tribal college that delivers associate degrees, certificate programs, and supporting student services grounded in Muscogee (Creek) Nation culture, values, and language revitalization. It offers two-year academic degrees in General Studies, Natural Resources, Criminal Justice, Native American Studies, and Tribal Services, alongside certificate programs in Mvskoke Language Teaching and Tribal Leadership, plus the Master-Apprentice Mvskoke Language Program and the Mellon Mvskoke Language Fellowship. The institution also operates on-campus student services such as the Student Success Center, Kerretv online classroom, Core Values Cafe, and Turtle Lodge student housing.

Product overview

The College of the Muscogee Nation is Oklahoma's premier tribal college offering a unified portfolio of educational products and services centered on its core academic degree and certificate programs. The institution provides associate degrees (General Studies, Natural Resources, Criminal Justice, Native American Studies, Tribal Services), specialized certificates (Mvskoke Language Teaching Certificate and Tribal Leadership Certificate), and a comprehensive Master-Apprentice Mvskoke Language Program. Supporting these academic offerings are student services including the Student Success Center, Kerretv online classroom platform, Core Values Café dining services, and student housing at Turtle Lodge. The institution also offers extracurricular programs including Raven Esports and various student organizations. All programs emphasize native culture, values, language, and self-determination within the tribal and global society.

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Products and services

• Associate Degree Programs Two-year associate degree programs in General Studies, Natural Resources, Criminal Justice, Native American Studies, and Tribal Services, emphasizing native culture, values, language, and self-determination to prepare students for tribal sector careers or to serve as a foundation for bachelor's degree transfer.
• Mvskoke Language Teaching Certificate A 27-credit hour certificate program building advanced Mvskoke language proficiency with skills in curriculum development, digital resources, and language teaching methods.
• Tribal Leadership Certificate A 24-credit hour program engaging current and prospective tribal leaders with curriculum combining tribal core leadership values with organizational management methods, focusing on tribal politics and historical context.
• Master-Apprentice Mvskoke Language Program A three-year language immersion program funded by a Mellon Foundation grant that pairs Master First Language Speakers with apprentices to increase oral Mvskoke language proficiency and develop certified language teachers.
• CMN Mellon Mvskoke Language Fellowship An undergraduate fellowship providing selected CMN students a $25,000 stipend to engage in Master-Apprentice Mvskoke language teaching and learning environment, with the goal of increasing language proficiency and supporting the Ohmucv Secetv Mvskoke Opunvkv (Mvskoke Language Revitalization) effort.
• Student Success Center (SSC) Comprehensive student support services integrating Muscogee values to enhance academic skills, provide guidance on academic advising, career exploration, campus resources, and campus involvement opportunities.
• Kerretv Online Classroom CMN's online learning platform enabling students to access virtual classroom instruction, also known as 'gee-thlee-duh' meaning 'to learn' in Mvskoke language.
• Core Values Cafe Campus dining facility located in the Student Center offering nutritious meals and beverages, with resident meal plans (20-meal plan) and commuter meal plans available.
• Student Housing (Turtle Lodge) On-campus student housing facilities including Turtle Lodge, with amenities such as laundry room, common areas, walking trail, fishing pond, fitness room, and grill/picnic area.
• Raven Esports CMN's esports program allowing students to compete in competitive gaming activities as part of campus life and student organizations.
• Student Organizations Various student clubs including Student Senate, Student Housing Organization (SHO), Tribal Leadership Circle (TLC), American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES), Phi Theta Kappa (PTK), Environmental Science Club, 2 Spirit 4 Pride LGBTQ+, NOLO, Indigenous Media Club, and Seeds of Life.

Quantifiable outcome

• 68 graduates in 2023 - largest class in 19-year history
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature2 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered strategic, core and minor.

• Tulsa Higher Education Consortium (THE Consortium)strategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 December 2023Collaboration of higher education institutions in the Tulsa-area. CMN joined this consortium to strengthen regional educational partnerships and expand opportunities for students.
• Emory UniversitycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 August 2023Partnership with Emory University for Mellon Foundation grant supporting Master-Apprentice Mvskoke Language Program. CMN serves as a partner institution with Emory leading the Mellon Foundation grant for indigenous language revitalization. Three Master First Language Speakers immerse apprentices in the language over the academic year.
• Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of TeachingstrategicStrategic or Co-development Partner · 14 June 2023Dr. Monte Randall serves on the Carnegie Postsecondary Commission, a national commission addressing upward mobility of underrepresented students. Partnership focuses on innovative higher education models and policy ideas promoting equity.
• Muscogee (Creek) NationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Muscogee (Creek) Nation is the founding and primary stakeholder of the college. The tribe supports the institution and students can attend at no cost if they are tribal members. The college's mission emphasizes native culture, values, language and self-determination for the Muscogee (Creek) Nation.
• American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC)strategicStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMN participates in AIHEC National Basketball Tournaments and Student Conferences. The college hosted the 2025 AIHEC National Basketball Tournament in Okmulgee, bringing together tribal college teams for competition and cultural exchange.
• XQ InstituteminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner with Carnegie Foundation in establishing the Carnegie Postsecondary Commission, focusing on scalable, affordable, career-aligned higher education models.
• Oklahoma Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Research (OK EPSCOR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCMN students participate in OK EPSCOR Research Day at the Capitol, a sponsored event hosted by Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and National Science Foundation.
• Oklahoma State Regents for Higher EducationminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-sponsor of OK EPSCOR Research Day events where CMN students present research to public and state legislators.
• Middlebury Institute of International StudiesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Muscogee Educators Cohort traveled to Monterey, CA to receive assistance refining Mvskoke/ACTFL proficiency tests and developing performance assessments.
• Haskell Indian Nations UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAlma mater of Dr. Monte Randall, demonstrating CMN's connection to the tribal college university network.
• Higher Learning Commission (HLC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional accrediting agency that approved CMN's certificate programs. Credits are transferable to other colleges and universities through HLC accreditation.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Haskell Indian Nations University: The closest peer and CMN President Monte Randall's alma mater: a federally operated tribal university in Lawrence, Kansas serving Native American students with cultural and academic programs. Both institutions serve similar populations with cultural-integrated curricula.
• Diné College: The first tribal college (1968), serving the Navajo Nation with associate and bachelor's degree programs and strong cultural integration. Directly comparable as a chartered TCU delivering postsecondary education to a single tribal nation.
• Salish Kootenai College: A tribal college on the Flathead Reservation in Montana serving the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes, offering associate through master's degrees with deep cultural integration. Comparable in mission, scale, and program mix.
• Sitting Bull College: A tribal college on the Standing Rock Sioux Reservation offering associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and certificates with cultural programming. Comparable in mission, governance model, and rural single-campus footprint.
• Little Big Horn College: A Crow Nation tribal college in Montana offering two-year degrees and certificates with strong cultural integration. Similar size profile, mission emphasis on cultural preservation, and tribal-nation governance model.
• Bay Mills Community College: A Bay Mills Indian Community (Chippewa) tribal community college in Michigan offering associate degrees, certificates, and customized training. Closely comparable in size, mission, and associate-degree focus.
• Fond du Lac Tribal and Community College: A tribal and community college in Minnesota serving the Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa. Comparable two-year mission with cultural integration and similar headcount scale.
• Oglala Lakota College: A tribal college on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation offering associate through doctoral degrees grounded in Lakota culture. Comparable in tribal-nation governance and cultural-mission emphasis, though larger program scope.
• Nebraska Indian Community College: A multi-campus tribal college serving Nebraska's tribal communities with associate degrees, certificates, and cultural programming. Comparable in mission, scale, and multi-site delivery model.

Regional players

• Pawnee Nation College: An Oklahoma-based tribal college serving the Pawnee Nation. Directly comparable geographically and in mission, though smaller and newer than CMN, serving a different tribal nation in the same state.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@collegemuscogee
• Facebookfacebook.com/collegemuscogee
• Instagraminstagram.com/collegeofthemuscogeenation
• TikToktiktok.com/@collegemuscogeenation
• Xx.com/CMNRavens
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/college-of-the-muscogee-nation

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Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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