Tribal Colleges

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,510

5.72% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$8,080

After Financial Aid

2021 Acceptance Rate

95%

556 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

32,672

47.5% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

20.9%

630 Graduates

About

Tribal Colleges is a Carnegie Classification grouping of higher education institutions. In 2021, the most popular Bachelor's Degree concentrations at Tribal Colleges were General Business Administration & Management (251 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (197 degrees), and Native American Studies (118 degrees).

In 2021, 2,311 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Tribal Colleges. 69.5% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 30.5% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was american indian or alaska native (1,844 degrees), 5.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (351 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Tribal Colleges is $3,510, which is $6,690 less than than the national median of $10,200. The cost of out-of-state tuition is $3,600, which is 100% of the cost for in-state students, and is $10,974 less than than the national median $14,574.

Costs

The median in-state tuition for Tribal Colleges is $3,510, which is $6,798 less than than the national median in-state tuition of $10,398. The cost of out-of-state tuition is $3,600, which is 100% of the cost for in-state students, and is $10,974 less than than the national median out-of-state tuition of $14,574.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,080.

Tuition Costs

$3,510

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of out-of-state tuition at Tribal Colleges was $3,600, which is 100% of the cost for in-state students, which was $3,600. The cost of out-of-state tuition at Tribal Colleges is $10,974 more than than the overall (public and private) national median of $14,574, and the in-state tuition is $6,798 more than than the overall (public and private) national median $10,398.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Tribal Colleges (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,080

2021 Value

10.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Tribal Colleges had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,080. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Tribal Colleges grew by 10.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of Tribal Colleges (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

$7,108

Room and Board

$1,266

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Tribal Colleges was of $7,108 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 1.25% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,266. The cost of books and supplies increased by 5.5% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Tribal Colleges (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

86%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

18.5%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

86% of undergraduate students at Tribal Colleges received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 6.83% with respect to 2020, when 80.5% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Tribal Colleges (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

Tribal Colleges received 556 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 21.9% annual growth. Out of those 556 applicants, 528 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 95% acceptance rate.

There were 32,672 students enrolled at Tribal Colleges in 2021.

Tribal Colleges has an overall enrollment yield of 80.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

95%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

528

Accepted Out of 556

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of Tribal Colleges was 95% (528 admissions from 556 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 78.9%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 21.9%, while admissions declined by −6.05%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of Tribal Colleges (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

Tribal Colleges had a total enrollment of 32,672 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Tribal Colleges is 15,520 students and the part-time enrollment is 17,152. This means that 47.5% of students enrolled at Tribal Colleges are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Tribal Colleges, both undergraduate and graduate, is 78.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 14.3% White, 2.69% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% Two or More Races, 0.888% Black or African American, 0.545% Asian, and 0.251% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Tribal Colleges in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly American Indian or Alaska Native Female (58.1%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Male (29.2%) and White Female (5.8%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly American Indian or Alaska Native Female (50.8%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Male (14.3%) and White Female (12.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

47.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Tribal Colleges, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32,672 students. The full-time enrollment at Tribal Colleges is 15,520 and the part-time enrollment is 17,152. This means that 47.5% of students enrolled at Tribal Colleges are enrolled full-time.

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

Retention Rate over Time

50%

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 Tribal Colleges was 50%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (50%), Tribal Colleges had a retention rate approximately the same as its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Tribal Colleges (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

American Indian or Alaska Native
25,718 enrolled students
White
4,660 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
878 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Tribal Colleges is 78.7% American Indian or Alaska Native, 14.3% White, 2.69% Hispanic or Latino, 1.9% Two or More Races, 0.888% Black or African American, 0.545% Asian, and 0.251% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates.

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, 228 students (0.698%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 901 more women than men received degrees from Tribal Colleges. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Tribal Colleges is american indian or alaska native (1,844 degrees awarded). There were 5.25 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (351 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Tribal Colleges is Liberal Arts & Sciences (196 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (115 degrees) and General Studies (110 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Tribal Colleges, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Cultural & Gender Studies (118 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (78 degrees), and Transportation (53 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Social workers, all other

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tribal Colleges are Social workers, all other (145,301 people), Other managers (72,767 people), Construction managers (38,252 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (36,416 people), and Aircraft pilots & flight engineers (33,310 people).

The most specialized majors at Tribal Colleges in 2021 are Cultural & Gender Studies (118 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (78 degrees), Transportation (53 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (134 degrees), and Construction (45 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Physicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Tribal Colleges are Physicians, Media and communication workers, all other, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Aircraft pilots & flight engineers, and Personal financial advisors

The most specialized majors at Tribal Colleges are Cultural & Gender Studies (118 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (78 degrees), Transportation (53 degrees), Public Administration and Social Service (134 degrees), and Construction (45 degrees) (as of 2021).

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 Tribal Colleges are Elementary & secondary schools (110,671 people), Individual & family services (98,052 people), Construction (93,051 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (66,689 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (66,657 people).

Majors Awarded

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

Most Common (2021)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
196 degree-majors awarded
General Business Administration & Management
115 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
110 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Tribal Colleges was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 196 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Tribal Colleges according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

705

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

1,606

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 705 degrees were awarded to men at Tribal Colleges, which is 0.439 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,606).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Tribal Colleges by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 72 degrees were awarded to men at Tribal Colleges in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.402 times less than the 179 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 179 degrees were awarded to men at Tribal Colleges in General Business Administration & Management, which is 2.49 times more than the 72 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

14%

100% Completion Time

17%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 14% of students graduating from Tribal Colleges completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 17% 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 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.

White Male

Highest Graduation Rate (36.8%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Tribal Colleges is Male and White (36.8% graduation rate). Across all , 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

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

American Indian or Alaska Native
1,844 degrees awarded
White
351 degrees awarded
Black or African American
35 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Tribal Colleges is american indian or alaska native (1,844 degrees awarded). There were 5.25 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (351 degrees).

0.173% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

American Indian or Alaska Native Female
1,283 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Male
561 degrees awarded
White Female
252 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Tribal Colleges is american indian or alaska native female (1,283 degrees awarded). There were 2.29 times more american indian or alaska native female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native male (561 degrees).

Operations

Tribal Colleges has an endowment valued at nearly $3.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year.

In 2021, Tribal Colleges had a total salary expenditure of 12.4M. Tribal Colleges employs 1,048 Instructors, 264 Assistant professors and 214 No academic ranks. Most academics at Tribal Colleges are Male Instructor (536), Female Instructor (512), and Male Assistant professor (132).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tribal Colleges are: Management, with 874 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 840 employees, and Service with 832 employees.

Endowment

$3.2M

2021 Endowment

6.81%

growth from 2020

Tribal Colleges have a median endowment valued at about $3.2M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Tribal Colleges grew 6.81% from the previous year.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Tribal Colleges (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.

Government Grants and Contracts

Grants & Contracts

$635M - Federal
$12.1M - State
$4.79M - Local

As of 2021, Tribal Colleges received $635M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $12.1M from state grants and contracts, and $4.79M from local grants and contracts.

Salary Expenditure

$4.24M

2021 Salaries

7.53%

growth from 2020

In 2021, Tribal Colleges paid a median of $4.24M in salaries, which represents 34.2% of their overall expenditure ($12.4M) and a 7.53% growth from the previous year.

Instructional Salaries

$93.3M

Instructional Salaries

1,680

Number of Employees

In 2021, Tribal Colleges paid a total of $93.3M to 1,680 employees working as instructors, which represents 24% of all salaries paid.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

1,048 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

874 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Tribal Colleges were Instructor with 1,048 employees, Assistant professor with 264 employees, and No academic rank with 214 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Tribal Colleges were Management with 874 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 840 employees, and Service with 832 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
Male Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Tribal Colleges was Male Instructor with 536 employees, Female Instructor with 512 employees, and Male Assistant professor with 132 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Tribal Colleges.