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
| Family Income | Average Net Price |
|---|---|
| $0 – $30,000 | $8,082 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $3,289 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $10,544 |
Cost Estimator
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.
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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