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$3,969Tuition
677Students
27%Grad Rate (6-yr)
$35,447Earnings
Public4-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$3,969
Out-of-State Tuition
$3,969
Average Net Price
$7,625
Students Receiving Financial Aid
49.5%
Room & Board (On Campus)
$5,500
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$17,952
Books & Supplies
$1,032
Total Cost of Attendance
$10,501
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
49.5%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $8,082
$30,001 – $48,000 $3,289
$48,001 – $75,000 $10,544

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Cost Overview

Families earning under $30,000 pay an average of $8,082 per year, while middle-income households ($30-48K) get the best deal at just $3,289 annually. Higher earners face $10,544 yearly costs. Over four years, students typically spend between $13,156 and $42,176 total.

This tribal college keeps costs remarkably low compared to traditional universities. Women make up 74% of students, and nearly half receive Pell Grants reflecting the college's mission to serve Indigenous communities where college access has historically been limited. Only 7% receive institutional grants, but the base tuition of $3,969 applies to all students regardless of residency. Room and board adds just $5,500 for the 86 on-campus housing spots.

Middle-income Native American families get the strongest value proposition here. The quarter system and culturally-centered curriculum provide an affordable path to preserving Indigenous knowledge while earning a degree.

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