Cost Details
- In-State Tuition
- $6,640
- Out-of-State Tuition
- $6,640
- Average Net Price
- $8,618
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 89.1%
- Room & Board (Off Campus)
- $3,342
- Books & Supplies
- $1,385
- Students Taking Federal Loans
- 0.0%
- Pell Grant Recipients
- 89.1%
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 | $8,444 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $7,451 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $5,739 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $12,138 |
| $110,001+ | $8,975 |
Cost Estimator
Cost Overview
Red Lake Nation College charges $6,640 in tuition, but families actually pay between $5,739 and $12,138 depending on income. The lowest-income families pay $8,444 after aid, while middle-income families ($48-75K) get the best deal at $5,739. Over two years, total costs range from $11,478 to $24,276. The college serves as an educational anchor for the Red Lake reservation, where preserving Ojibwe culture often takes priority over maximizing earnings potential. Graduates earn a median of $28,403 five years later. Students carry no federal loans, unusual for any college but especially meaningful given the financial barriers many Native students face. The 73% female enrollment reflects women's traditional roles as culture keepers in Ojibwe communities. Families earning $48-75K annually get the strongest financial support here.
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