Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

www.sipi.edu/

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2021 Average Net Price

$13,639

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

4.56%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

357

65.3% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

15.5%

18 Graduates

About

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is a higher education institution located in Bernalillo County, NM. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute were Liberal Arts & Sciences (17 degrees awarded), General Engineering (7 degrees), and Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician (7 degrees).

In 2021, 70 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute. 50% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was american indian or alaska native (70 degrees).

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Costs

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $13,639.

In 2021, 100% of undergraduate students attending Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute received financial aid through grants.

Average Net Price

$13,639

2021 Value

53.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $13,639. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute grew by 53.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (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.

Other Student Expenses

$7,088

Room and Board

$1,545

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute was of $7,088 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,545. The cost of books and supplies increased by 87.3% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

100%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

100% of undergraduate students at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 25% with respect to 2020, when 80% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

4.56%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute was 4.56%, which represents 86 out of the 1884 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute had a total enrollment of 357 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is 233 students and the part-time enrollment is 124. This means that 65.3% of students enrolled at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, both undergraduate and graduate, is 100% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly American Indian or Alaska Native Female (62.7%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Male (37.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

65.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 357 students. The full-time enrollment at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is 233 and the part-time enrollment is 124. This means that 65.3% of students enrolled at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute are enrolled full-time compared with 47.5% at similar Tribal Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

34%

2021 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 Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute was 34%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Tribal Colleges (50%), Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaska Native

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

357 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is 100% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Tribal Colleges is 78.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 14.3% White, and 2.69% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2021, 0 more women than men received degrees from Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is american indian or alaska native (70 degrees awarded).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is Liberal Arts & Sciences (17 degrees awarded), followed by General Engineering (7 degrees) and Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician (7 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (3 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (6 degrees), and Engineering (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute are Software developers (418,081 people), Other managers (356,420 people), Miscellaneous engineers, including nuclear engineers (348,844 people), Civil engineers (265,907 people), and Mechanical engineers (202,413 people).

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in 2021 are Natural Resources & Conservation (3 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (6 degrees), Engineering (7 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (4 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (17 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Podiatrists

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute are Podiatrists, Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute are Natural Resources & Conservation (3 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (6 degrees), Engineering (7 degrees), Personal & Culinary Services (4 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (17 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute are Computer Systems Design (467,089 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (437,249 people), Construction (305,976 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (209,083 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (200,751 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute.

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
17 degree-majors awarded
General Engineering
7 degree-majors awarded
Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
7 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 35 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute, which is 1 times approximately the same the number of degrees awarded to females (35).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 11 degrees were awarded to men at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.83 times more than the 6 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

20%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 8% of students graduating from Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 20% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 20% 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.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Female

Highest Graduation Rate (18.5%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (18.5% graduation rate). Across all Tribal Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

American Indian or Alaska Native

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

70 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is american indian or alaska native (70 degrees awarded).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

American Indian or Alaska Native Male
35 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is american indian or alaska native male (35 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more american indian or alaska native male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native female (35 degrees).

Operations

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute employs 18 Instructors. Most academics at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute are Male Instructor (12), and Female Instructor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute are: Office and Administrative Support, with 19 employees, Management, with 11 employees, and Service with 10 employees.

Salary Expenditure

$5.72M

2021 Salaries

6.06%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute paid a median of $5.72M in salaries, a 6.06% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Tribal Colleges is 4.24M (34.2% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.47M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute paid a total of $1.47M to 18 employees working as instructors, which represents 25.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $895k (21.1%) for similar Tribal Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

18 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

19 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute was Instructor with 18 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute were Office and Administrative Support with 19 employees, Management with 11 employees, and Service with 10 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute was Male Instructor with 12 employees, and Female Instructor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute.