Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$5,320

2.98% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$15,381

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

97.5%

79 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

947

35.7% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

11.1%

4 Graduates

About

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is a higher education institution located in Santa Fe County, NM. In 2024, the most popular Masters Degree concentrations at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development were Creative Writing (21 degrees awarded), General Fine Studio Arts (8 degrees), and Fine & Studio Arts Management (7 degrees).

In 2024, 74 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development. 59.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 40.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was american indian or alaska native (37 degrees), 2.47 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is $5,320, which is $1,480 more than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,840).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is $5,320, which is $1,480 more than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,840).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $15,381.

In 2024, 36% of undergraduate students attending Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$5,320

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development was $5,320. The cost of tuition at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is $1,480 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,840).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$15,381

2024 Value

7.3%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $15,381. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development grew by 7.3%.

This chart compares the average net price of Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development (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

$13,068

Room and Board

$2,400

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development was of $13,068 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 2.43% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $2,400. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

36%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

36% of undergraduate students at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 5.88% with respect to 2023, when 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development (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.

Admissions

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development received 79 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 4.82% annual growth. Out of those 79 applicants, 77 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 97.5% acceptance rate.

There were 947 students enrolled at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development in 2024.

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development has an overall enrollment yield of 71.4%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

97.5%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

Accepted Out of 79

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development was 97.5% (77 admissions from 79 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 100%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 4.82%, while admissions declined by 7.23%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development had a total enrollment of 947 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is 338 students and the part-time enrollment is 609. This means that 35.7% of students enrolled at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development, both undergraduate and graduate, is 47.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 26.6% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% White, 8.45% Two or More Races, 1.27% Asian, 0.634% Black or African American, and 0.106% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly American Indian or Alaska Native Female (40.4%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Male (27.4%) and Two or More Races Female (9.6%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly American Indian or Alaska Native Female (27.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Female (15.7%) and Two or More Races Female (15%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.7%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 947 students. The full-time enrollment at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is 338 and the part-time enrollment is 609. This means that 35.7% of students enrolled at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development are enrolled full-time compared with 47.4% at similar Tribal Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

70%

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 Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development was 70%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Tribal Colleges (59%), Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

American Indian or Alaska Native
452 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
252 enrolled students
White
101 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is 47.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 26.6% Hispanic or Latino, 10.7% White, 8.45% Two or More Races, 1.27% Asian, 0.634% Black or African American, and 0.106% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. 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, 42 students (4.44%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 14 more women than men received degrees from Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is american indian or alaska native (37 degrees awarded). There were 2.47 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

The most common Masters Degree concentration at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is Creative Writing (21 degrees awarded), followed by General Fine Studio Arts (8 degrees) and Fine & Studio Arts Management (7 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (25 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (36 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (9 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development are Accountants & auditors (1,039,215 people), Other managers (888,373 people), Financial managers (551,453 people), Chief executives & legislators (450,716 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (381,558 people).

The most specialized majors at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development in 2024 are English (25 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (36 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (9 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (1 degrees), and Business (3 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 Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development are Surgeons, Logisticians, Economists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development are English (25 degrees awarded), Visual & Performing Arts (36 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (9 degrees), Cultural & Gender Studies (1 degrees), and Business (3 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 Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development are Elementary & secondary schools (1,001,189 people), Computer Systems Design (717,735 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (657,116 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (502,544 people), and Banking & related activities (489,441 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development.

Museum Studies

Most Common (2024)

4 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development was Museum Studies with 4 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 30 degrees were awarded to men at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development, which is 0.682 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (44).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 9 degrees were awarded to men at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development in Creative Writing, which is 0.563 times less than the 16 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 16 degrees were awarded to men at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development in Creative Writing, which is 1.78 times more than the 9 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

10%

100% Completion Time

30%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 10% of students graduating from Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 30% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 30% 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
37 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
15 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is american indian or alaska native (37 degrees awarded). There were 2.47 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (15 degrees).

1.35% of degree recipients (1 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

American Indian or Alaska Native Female
36 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
30 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
28 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is american indian or alaska native female (36 degrees awarded). There were 1.2 times more american indian or alaska native female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native female (30 degrees).

Operations

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development has an endowment valued at nearly $25.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 304k (1.19%) compared to the 10.9% average return (512k on 4.71M) across all Tribal Colleges.

In 2024, Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development had a total salary expenditure of 28M. Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development employs 20 Assistant professors, 5 Associate professors and 1 Professors. Most academics at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development are Female Assistant professor (12), Male Assistant professor (8), and Male Associate professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development are: Management, with 33 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 13 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 11 employees.

Endowment

$25.5M

2024 Endowment

24.5%

growth from 2023

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development has an endowment valued at about $25.5M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development grew 24.5% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $20.8M higher than than the median endowment of Tribal Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development (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

$9.03M

2024 Salaries

3.34%

growth from 2023

In 2024, Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development paid a median of $9.03M in salaries, which represents 32.3% of their overall expenditure ($28M) and a 3.34% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 8.56% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.94% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$1.83M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2024, Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development paid a total of $1.83M to 26 employees working as instructors, which represents 20.3% 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 Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development were Management with 33 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 11 employees.

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