Navajo Technical University

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$1,848

2.67% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$5,301

After Financial Aid

2024 Enrolled Students

1,704

41.4% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

17.6%

3 Graduates

About

Navajo Technical University is a higher education institution located in McKinley County, NM. In 2024, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Navajo Technical University were Pre-Nursing Studies (24 degrees awarded), Welding Technology (12 degrees), and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (9 degrees).

In 2024, 184 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Navajo Technical University. 64.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 35.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was american indian or alaska native (181 degrees), 60.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (3 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Navajo Technical University is $1,848, which is $−1,992 less than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,840).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Navajo Technical University is $1,848, which is $1,992 less than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,840).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,301.

In 2024, 68% of undergraduate students attending Navajo Technical University received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$1,848

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Navajo Technical University was $1,848. The cost of tuition at Navajo Technical University is $−1,992 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,840).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Navajo Technical University (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$5,301

2024 Value

25.2%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Navajo Technical University had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,301. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Navajo Technical University grew by 25.2%.

This chart compares the average net price of Navajo Technical University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

68% of undergraduate students at Navajo Technical University received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2023, when 68% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Navajo Technical University (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Navajo Technical University had a total enrollment of 1,704 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Navajo Technical University is 705 students and the part-time enrollment is 999. This means that 41.4% of students enrolled at Navajo Technical University are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Navajo Technical University, both undergraduate and graduate, is 96.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.35% Hispanic or Latino, 0.587% White, 0.352% Black or African American, 0.352% Two or More Races, and 0.293% Asian.

Students enrolled at Navajo Technical University in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly American Indian or Alaska Native Female (55.1%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Male (41.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (0.729%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly American Indian or Alaska Native Female (66.7%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Male (30.3%) and Hispanic or Latino Male (3.03%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

41.4%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Navajo Technical University in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,704 students. The full-time enrollment at Navajo Technical University is 705 and the part-time enrollment is 999. This means that 41.4% of students enrolled at Navajo Technical University are enrolled full-time compared with 47.4% at similar Tribal Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Navajo Technical University (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

38%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Navajo Technical University was 38%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Tribal Colleges (59%), Navajo Technical University had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Navajo Technical University (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

American Indian or Alaska Native
1,646 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
23 enrolled students
White
10 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Navajo Technical University is 96.6% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.35% Hispanic or Latino, 0.587% White, 0.352% Black or African American, 0.352% Two or More Races, and 0.293% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Tribal Colleges is 78.5% American Indian or Alaska Native, 13.4% White, and 2.98% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 2 students (0.117%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 52 more women than men received degrees from Navajo Technical University. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Navajo Technical University is american indian or alaska native (181 degrees awarded). There were 60.3 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (3 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Navajo Technical University is Pre-Nursing Studies (24 degrees awarded), followed by Welding Technology (12 degrees) and Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor (9 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Navajo Technical University, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (15 degrees awarded), Transportation (9 degrees), and Precision Production (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Navajo Technical University are Other managers (98,713 people), Postsecondary teachers (80,220 people), Secondary school teachers (79,448 people), Software developers (70,694 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (67,876 people).

The most specialized majors at Navajo Technical University in 2024 are Construction (15 degrees awarded), Transportation (9 degrees), Precision Production (12 degrees), Math & Statistics (8 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Navajo Technical University are Surgeons, Physicians, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Nurse anesthetists

The most specialized majors at Navajo Technical University are Construction (15 degrees awarded), Transportation (9 degrees), Precision Production (12 degrees), Math & Statistics (8 degrees), and Language & Linguistics (4 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Navajo Technical University are Elementary & secondary schools (193,380 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (141,728 people), Construction (114,792 people), Computer Systems Design (105,425 people), and Management, scientific & technical consulting services (56,191 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Navajo Technical University.

Most Common (2024)

Pre-Nursing Studies
24 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
12 degrees awarded
Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
9 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Navajo Technical University was Pre-Nursing Studies with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Navajo Technical University according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

118

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 66 degrees were awarded to men at Navajo Technical University, which is 0.559 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (118).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Navajo Technical University by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Navajo Technical University in Welding Technology, which is 3 times more than the 3 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Navajo Technical University in Early Childhood Education & Teaching, which is 12.5 times more than the 2 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

11%

100% Completion Time

11%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 11% of students graduating from Navajo Technical University completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 11% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 11% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Tribal Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

American Indian or Alaska Native
181 degrees awarded
White
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Navajo Technical University is american indian or alaska native (181 degrees awarded). There were 60.3 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (3 degrees).

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

American Indian or Alaska Native Female
162 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
147 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
140 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Navajo Technical University is american indian or alaska native female (162 degrees awarded). There were 1.1 times more american indian or alaska native female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native female (147 degrees).

Operations

Navajo Technical University has an endowment valued at nearly $10.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.36M (23.3%) compared to the 10.9% average return (512k on 4.71M) across all Tribal Colleges.

In 2024, Navajo Technical University had a total salary expenditure of 56.2M. Navajo Technical University employs 47 Assistant professors, 22 Instructors and 17 Associate professors. Most academics at Navajo Technical University are Male Assistant professor (29), Female Assistant professor (18), and Male Instructor (17).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Navajo Technical University are: Service, with 62 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 28 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees.

Endowment

$10.2M

2024 Endowment

26%

growth from 2023

Navajo Technical University has an endowment valued at about $10.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Navajo Technical University grew 26% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.46M higher than than the median endowment of Tribal Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Navajo Technical University (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Tribal Colleges Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$16.3M

2024 Salaries

11.4%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Navajo Technical University paid a median of $16.3M in salaries, which represents 29% of their overall expenditure ($56.2M) and a 11.4% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.75% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 13.9% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$6.07M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Navajo Technical University paid a total of $6.07M to 99 employees working as instructors, which represents 37.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $424k (7.51%) for similar Tribal Colleges.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Navajo Technical University were Service with 62 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 28 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 21 employees.

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