Aaniiih Nakoda College Tuition & Completion (2026)
Aaniiih Nakoda College is a public community college in Harlem, Montana, enrolling about 106 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,887 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $3,080. Student demographics in federal data include American Indian or Alaska Native (87.7%) and White (10.4%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $3,080
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,887 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 106 71.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 34.21%
- Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
- First-Generation Students: 28.8%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 49.4% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 62.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 157
- Room & Board: $8,080 annual estimate
Aaniiih Nakoda College: what the data shows
Common questions about Aaniiih Nakoda College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Aaniiih Nakoda College?
Aaniiih Nakoda College is located in Harlem, MT (ZIP 59526).
Is Aaniiih Nakoda College public or private?
Aaniiih Nakoda College is a Public institution.
How much does Aaniiih Nakoda College cost?
Published tuition: $3,080.
Average net price after aid: $7,887.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,183 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,882 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,969 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $8,726 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $12,320.
How big is Aaniiih Nakoda College?
Total enrollment: 106 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 157 students.
About 72% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Aaniiih Nakoda College?
150%-time completion rate: 34.21%.
What do graduates of Aaniiih Nakoda College earn?
Median earnings: $19,990 six years after entry; $30,528 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
64.66% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Aaniiih Nakoda College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Health Professions and Related Programs (9 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (8 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (7 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (7 completions)
- Construction Trades, Other (4 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (3 completions)
- Business/Commerce, General (3 completions)
- Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry (3 completions)
- Environmental Science (2 completions)
- American Indian/Native American Studies (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Aaniiih Nakoda College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 34.21%; median earnings $30,528 at 10 years; net price $7,887. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$3,080
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Aaniiih Nakoda College was $3,080.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,887
2024 Value
In 2024 Aaniiih Nakoda College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,887.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$31,548 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,887 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$12,320 4-Year Tuition
$8,080 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$12,660 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$50,640 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Aaniiih Nakoda College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
64.66% 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 Aaniiih Nakoda 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 Aaniiih Nakoda 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 | $2,410 | $2,410 | $9,530 |
| 2014 | $2,410 | $2,410 | $9,023 |
| 2015 | $2,410 | $2,410 | $4,502 |
| 2016 | $2,410 | $2,410 | $8,227 |
| 2017 | $2,410 | $2,410 | $8,311 |
| 2018 | $2,410 | $2,410 | $5,242 |
| 2019 | $2,410 | $2,410 | $7,402 |
| 2020 | $2,410 | $2,410 | $7,777 |
| 2021 | $2,410 | $2,410 | $8,381 |
| 2022 | $2,410 | $2,410 | $7,278 |
| 2023 | $3,600 | $3,600 | $11,811 |
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
Aaniiih Nakoda College reported total enrollment of about 106 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 44% male and 56% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes American Indian or Alaska Native (87.7%), White (10.4%), and Black or African American (0.9%). About 64.66% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 28.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
71.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Aaniiih Nakoda College in 2024 is 106 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 157 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
N/A%
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 87.7%.
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
34.21% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from Aaniiih Nakoda College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 44% male / 56% female
- Computer and Information Sciences, General: 75% male / 25% female
- Welding Technology/Welder: 100% male / 0% 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 Aaniiih Nakoda College.
Return on Investment
$30,528 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
867.67% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Aaniiih Nakoda College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 15 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Health Professions and Related Programs: 9 completions
2. Computer and Information Sciences, General: 8 completions
3. Welding Technology/Welder: 7 completions
4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 7 completions
5. Construction Trades, Other: 4 completions
6. Public Administration and Social Service: 3 completions
7. Business/Commerce, General: 3 completions
8. Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry: 3 completions
9. Environmental Science: 2 completions
Most popular programs at Aaniiih Nakoda College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Aaniiih Nakoda College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Aaniiih Nakoda College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $4,887
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $20,024
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Aaniiih Nakoda College is a public institution located in Harlem, MT, classified as Not classified (other). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Health Professions and Related Programs, Computer and Information Sciences, General, Welding Technology/Welder. Enrollment is approximately 106 students. Student body composition includes American Indian or Alaska Native (87.7%), White (10.4%), Black or African American (0.9%). The 150%-time completion rate is 34.21%. Approximately 64.66% of students receive Pell Grants. About 28.8% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
Location
Harlem, MT 59526
Region: Rocky Mountains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 34.21% graduation rate at Aaniiih Nakoda College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Aaniiih Nakoda College located?
Aaniiih Nakoda College is located in Harlem, MT.
How much does Aaniiih Nakoda College cost?
Reported tuition is $3,080 and average net price is $7,887 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,080 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Aaniiih Nakoda College?
Aaniiih Nakoda College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 157 students, American Indian or Alaska Native (87.7%), White (10.4%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Aaniiih Nakoda College?
About 28.8% of students at Aaniiih Nakoda College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Aaniiih Nakoda College earn?
Median earnings are $19,990 six years after entry and $30,528 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Aaniiih Nakoda College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 34.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Aaniiih Nakoda College public or private?
Aaniiih Nakoda College is a public institution located in Harlem, MT.
Is Aaniiih Nakoda College an HBCU?
No. Aaniiih Nakoda College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Aaniiih Nakoda College a tribal college?
Yes. Aaniiih Nakoda College is flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS (TRIBAL = Yes).
Is Aaniiih Nakoda College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Aaniiih Nakoda College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.0%).
Is Aaniiih Nakoda College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Aaniiih Nakoda 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
- Montana college costs
- Montana colleges by ROI
- Montana trade schools profile
- Rocky Mountains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Montana
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.