Turtle Mountain Community College Tuition & Outcomes (2026)
Turtle Mountain Community College is a private trade and vocational school in Belcourt, North Dakota, enrolling about 543 students. Programs focus on certificates and workforce credentials that prepare students for skilled trades and technical careers. Typical net price after grant aid is about $3,428 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $2,794. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $32,079 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $2,794
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,428 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 543 80.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 43.41%
- Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
- First-Generation Students: 34.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 14.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 71.4%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,079
- Room & Board: $6,000 annual estimate
Turtle Mountain Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Turtle Mountain Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Turtle Mountain Community College?
Turtle Mountain Community College is located in Belcourt, ND (ZIP 58316).
Is Turtle Mountain Community College public or private?
Turtle Mountain Community College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does Turtle Mountain Community College cost?
Published tuition: $2,794.
Average net price after aid: $3,428.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,067 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,921 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $2,500 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $4,737 |
| $110,001+ | $12,020 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $11,176.
How big is Turtle Mountain Community College?
Total enrollment: 543 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,079 students.
Graduate enrollment: 32 students.
About 81% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Turtle Mountain Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 43.41%.
First-year retention: 100.0%.
What do graduates of Turtle Mountain Community College earn?
Median earnings: $30,931 six years after entry; $32,079 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
58.30% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Turtle Mountain Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (52 completions)
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other (34 completions)
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor (29 completions)
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other (11 completions)
- Organizational Leadership (9 completions)
- 05.1071 (8 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (7 completions)
- Public Health Education and Promotion (7 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (6 completions)
- Critical Infrastructure Protection (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Turtle Mountain Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 43.41%; median earnings $32,079 at 10 years; net price $3,428. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$2,794
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Turtle Mountain Community College was $2,794.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,428
2024 Value
In 2024 Turtle Mountain Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,428.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$13,712 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,428 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$11,176 4-Year Tuition
$6,000 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$9,194 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$36,776 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Turtle Mountain Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
58.30% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
Not reported
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Turtle Mountain Community College was not reported in the College Scorecard extract for this institution.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Turtle Mountain Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $3,854 |
| 2014 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $5,790 |
| 2015 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $2,265 |
| 2016 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $8,748 |
| 2017 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $9,000 |
| 2018 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $6,428 |
| 2019 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $8,734 |
| 2020 | $2,250 | $2,250 | $6,940 |
| 2021 | $2,338 | $2,338 | $3,901 |
| 2022 | $2,482 | $2,482 | $4,054 |
| 2023 | $2,626 | $2,626 | $3,474 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Turtle Mountain Community College reported total enrollment of about 543 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes American Indian or Alaska Native (96.9%), White (2.2%), and Black or African American (0.5%). About 58.30% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 34.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
80.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Turtle Mountain Community College in 2024 is 543 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,079 students. Graduate enrollment is about 32 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
100.0%
2024 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.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is American Indian or Alaska Native at 96.9%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
0.00% 100% Completion Time
43.41% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Turtle Mountain Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 23% male / 77% female
- Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other: 82% male / 18% female
- Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 90% male / 10% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: Native American.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Turtle Mountain Community College.
Return on Investment
$32,079 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
2239.48% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Turtle Mountain Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 18 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 52 completions
2. Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other: 34 completions
3. Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor: 29 completions
4. Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other: 11 completions
5. Organizational Leadership: 9 completions
6. 05.1071: 8 completions
7. Public Administration and Social Service: 7 completions
8. Public Health Education and Promotion: 7 completions
9. Elementary Education and Teaching: 6 completions
Most popular programs at Turtle Mountain Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Turtle Mountain Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Turtle Mountain Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 71.4%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,744
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,372
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Turtle Mountain Community College is a private non-profit institution located in Belcourt, ND, classified as Not classified (other). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other, Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operator and Instructor. Enrollment is approximately 543 students. Student body composition includes American Indian or Alaska Native (96.9%), White (2.2%), Black or African American (0.5%). The 150%-time completion rate is 43.41%. Approximately 58.30% of students receive Pell Grants. About 34.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
Location
Belcourt, ND 58316
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Turtle Mountain Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Turtle Mountain Community College located?
Turtle Mountain Community College is located in Belcourt, ND.
How much does Turtle Mountain Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $2,794 and average net price is $3,428 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $6,000 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Turtle Mountain Community College?
Turtle Mountain Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,079 students, American Indian or Alaska Native (96.9%), White (2.2%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Turtle Mountain Community College?
About 34.7% of students at Turtle Mountain Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Turtle Mountain Community College earn?
Median earnings are $30,931 six years after entry and $32,079 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Turtle Mountain Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 43.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Turtle Mountain Community College public or private?
Turtle Mountain Community College is a private nonprofit institution located in Belcourt, ND.
Is Turtle Mountain Community College an HBCU?
No. Turtle Mountain Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Turtle Mountain Community College a tribal college?
Yes. Turtle Mountain Community College is flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS (TRIBAL = Yes).
Is Turtle Mountain Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Turtle Mountain Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.2%).
Is Turtle Mountain Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Turtle Mountain Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- North Dakota college costs
- North Dakota colleges by ROI
- North Dakota trade schools profile
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in North Dakota
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.