Diné College is the first tribally controlled and accredited collegiate institution in the United States. Established in 1968 as Navajo Community College, it was later renamed Diné College. The Navajo Nation sought to create an institution of higher education that encouraged Navajo youth to become contributing members of the Navajo Nation and the world.

Today, Diné College serves a predominantly Navajo student population across the 27,000 square miles of the Navajo Nation that spans across the states of Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. The College offers General Education courses that provide students with a high-quality experience while earning various Certificate as well as Associate and Bachelor degree programs in the areas important to the economic, political, environmental, and social development of the Navajo Nation. The College is committed to advancing quality post-secondary student learning and development to ensure the well-being of the Diné People.

They offer a range of programs and services to support student success, including innovative language and culture programming, research opportunities, accessible education, and campus resources. With a holistic approach to education, Diné College aims to provide solutions and facilitate efforts to deal with the challenges faced today, while maintaining their principles of respect, reflection, relationality, and reciprocity