Turtle Mountain Community College

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition
$2,040
6.25% growth from 2022
2023 Average Net Price
$5,730
After Financial Aid
2023 Enrolled Students
698
71.8% Full-Time
2023 Graduation Rate
33.3%
4 Graduates

About

Turtle Mountain Community College is a higher education institution located in Rolette County, ND. In 2023, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Turtle Mountain Community College were Liberal Arts & Sciences (38 degrees awarded), Critical Infrastructure Protection (5 degrees), and Clinical Laboratory Assistant (4 degrees).

In 2023, 169 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Turtle Mountain Community College. 49.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 50.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was american indian or alaska native (163 degrees), 27.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (6 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Turtle Mountain Community College is $2,040, which is $−1,560 less than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at Turtle Mountain Community College is $2,040, which is $1,560 less than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $5,730.

In 2023, 94% of undergraduate students attending Turtle Mountain Community College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$2,040
2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at Turtle Mountain Community College was $2,040. The cost of tuition at Turtle Mountain Community College is $−1,560 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

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Average Net Price

$5,730
2023 Value
26.8%
1 Year Growth

In 2023 Turtle Mountain Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,730. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of Turtle Mountain Community College grew by 26.8%.

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Other Student Expenses

$6,000
Room and Board
$400
Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Turtle Mountain Community College was of $6,000 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 5.87% between 2022 and 2023.

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

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Financial Aid by Income Level

94%
Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

94% of undergraduate students at Turtle Mountain Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 5.05% with respect to 2022, when 99% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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Enrollment

Turtle Mountain Community College had a total enrollment of 698 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at Turtle Mountain Community College is 501 students and the part-time enrollment is 197. This means that 71.8% of students enrolled at Turtle Mountain Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Turtle Mountain Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 97.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.44% White, 0.287% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.143% Black or African American.

Students enrolled at Turtle Mountain Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly American Indian or Alaska Native Female (58.9%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Male (39%) and White Female (0.945%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly American Indian or Alaska Native Female (70%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Male (30%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

71.8%
Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Turtle Mountain Community College in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 698 students. The full-time enrollment at Turtle Mountain Community College is 501 and the part-time enrollment is 197. This means that 71.8% of students enrolled at Turtle Mountain Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 48.2% at similar Tribal Colleges.

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Retention Rate over Time

100%
2023 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 Turtle Mountain Community College was 100%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Tribal Colleges (51.5%), Turtle Mountain Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. American Indian or Alaska Native
    678 enrolled students
  2. White
    17 enrolled students
  3. Hispanic or Latino
    2 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Turtle Mountain Community College is 97.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 2.44% White, 0.287% Hispanic or Latino, and 0.143% Black or African American. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Tribal Colleges is 79.1% American Indian or Alaska Native, 13.6% White, and 2.6% Hispanic or Latino.

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Graduates

In 2023, 3 fewer women than men received degrees from Turtle Mountain Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Turtle Mountain Community College is american indian or alaska native (163 degrees awarded). There were 27.2 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (6 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Turtle Mountain Community College is Liberal Arts & Sciences (38 degrees awarded), followed by Critical Infrastructure Protection (5 degrees) and Clinical Laboratory Assistant (4 degrees).

In 2023,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Turtle Mountain Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Transportation (27 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (16 degrees), and Precision Production (5 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Police officers
Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Turtle Mountain Community College are Police officers (138,255 people), Other managers (107,825 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (80,722 people), Software developers (48,341 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (42,291 people).

The most specialized majors at Turtle Mountain Community College in 2023 are Transportation (27 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (16 degrees), Precision Production (5 degrees), Protective Services (11 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (38 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 Turtle Mountain Community College are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at Turtle Mountain Community College are Transportation (27 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (16 degrees), Precision Production (5 degrees), Protective Services (11 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (38 degrees) (as of 2023).

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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 Turtle Mountain Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

The most specialized majors at Turtle Mountain Community College are Transportation (27 degrees awarded), Engineering Technologies (16 degrees), Precision Production (5 degrees), Protective Services (11 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (38 degrees) (as of 2023).

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Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Turtle Mountain Community College.
Most Common (2023)
  1. Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor
    27 degrees awarded
  2. Other Industrial Production Technology
    14 degrees awarded
  3. Other Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services
    14 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common N/A concentration at Turtle Mountain Community College was Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor with 27 degrees awarded.

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Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

86
Degrees Awarded to Men
in 2023
83
Degrees Awarded to Women
in 2023

In 2023, 86 degrees were awarded to men at Turtle Mountain Community College, which is 1.04 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (83).

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Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 25 degrees were awarded to men at Turtle Mountain Community College in Truck, Bus, & Commercial Vehicle Operator & Instructor, which is 12.5 times more than the 2 female recipients with that same degree.

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Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 28 degrees were awarded to men at Turtle Mountain Community College in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 2.8 times more than the 10 male recipients with that same degree.

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Time to Complete

9%
100% Completion Time
27%
150% Completion Time

In 2023, 9% of students graduating from Turtle Mountain Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 27% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 27% within 200%.

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Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.
American Indian or Alaska Native Female
Highest Graduation Rate (40%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at Turtle Mountain Community College is Female and American Indian or Alaska Native (40% graduation rate). Across all Tribal Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

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Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)
  1. American Indian or Alaska Native
    163 degrees awarded
  2. White
    6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Turtle Mountain Community College is american indian or alaska native (163 degrees awarded). There were 27.2 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white (6 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

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Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)
  1. American Indian or Alaska Native Male
    82 degrees awarded
  2. American Indian or Alaska Native Female
    81 degrees awarded
  3. White Male
    4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Turtle Mountain Community College is american indian or alaska native male (82 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more american indian or alaska native male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native female (81 degrees).

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Operations

Turtle Mountain Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $2.42M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 1.55M (64%) compared to the 4.53% average return (163k on 3.59M) across all Tribal Colleges.

In 2023, Turtle Mountain Community College had a total salary expenditure of 28.8M. Turtle Mountain Community College employs 37 Instructors. Most academics at Turtle Mountain Community College are Male Instructor (22), and Female Instructor (15).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Turtle Mountain Community College are: Management, with 23 employees, Service, with 14 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees.

Endowment

$2.42M
2023 Endowment
2.14%
decline from 2022

Turtle Mountain Community College has an endowment valued at about $2.42M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of Turtle Mountain Community College declined 2.14% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $1.18M lower than than the median endowment of Tribal Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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Salary Expenditure

$9M
2023 Salaries
1.89%
growth from 2022

In 2023, Turtle Mountain Community College paid a median of $9M in salaries, which represents 31.3% of their overall expenditure ($28.8M) and a 1.89% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.83% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 7.69% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Tribal Colleges is 4.83M (35.6% of overall expenditures).

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Instructional Salaries

$2.52M
Instructional Salaries
37
Number of Employees

In 2023, Turtle Mountain Community College paid a total of $2.52M to 37 employees working as instructors, which represents 28% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $417k (7.86%) for similar Tribal Colleges.

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Occupations by Share

Instructor
Most Common Instructor
37 Employees
Management
Most Common Non-Instructional Employee
23 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at Turtle Mountain Community College was Instructor with 37 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Turtle Mountain Community College were Management with 23 employees, Service with 14 employees, and Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 13 employees.

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Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)
  1. Male Instructor
  2. Female Instructor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Turtle Mountain Community College was Male Instructor with 22 employees, and Female Instructor with 15 employees.

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