Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is a public research university in Santa Fe, New Mexico, enrolling about 334 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 97.47% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $24,505 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,920
- 2024 Average Net Price: $12,570 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 97.47% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 334 81.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 14.63%
- Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
- First-Generation Students: 38.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 4.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 0.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,153
- Applicants (IPEDS): 83
- Room & Board: $13,028 annual estimate
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development: what the data shows
Common questions about Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development?
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is located in Santa Fe, NM (ZIP 87508-1300).
Is Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development public or private?
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is a Public institution.
How much does Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development cost?
Published tuition: $5,920.
Average net price after aid: $12,570.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $10,974 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $11,718 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $12,454 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $21,413 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $23,680.
How hard is it to get into Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development?
Admission rate: 97.47%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development?
Total enrollment: 334 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,153 students.
Graduate enrollment: 70 students.
About 81% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development?
150%-time completion rate: 14.63%.
First-year retention: 70.3%.
What do graduates of Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development earn?
Median earnings: $20,816 six years after entry; $24,505 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
22.52% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Creative Writing (25 completions)
- Fine/Studio Arts, General (20 completions)
- Museology/Museum Studies (9 completions)
- Cinematography and Film/Video Production (7 completions)
- Fine and Studio Arts Management (7 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (3 completions)
- Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General (2 completions)
- American Indian/Native American Studies (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 97.47%; completion rate 14.63%; median earnings $24,505 at 10 years; net price $12,570. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,920
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development was $5,920.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$12,570
2024 Value
In 2024 Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $12,570.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$50,280 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$12,570 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$23,680 4-Year Tuition
$13,028 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$21,348 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$85,392 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development.
Financial Aid by Income Level
22.52% 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 Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development 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 Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development 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 | $3,560 | $3,560 | $10,181 |
| 2014 | $3,800 | $3,800 | $9,334 |
| 2015 | $4,440 | $4,440 | $10,532 |
| 2016 | $4,700 | $4,700 | $11,686 |
| 2017 | $4,960 | $4,960 | $13,645 |
| 2018 | $4,980 | $4,980 | $13,444 |
| 2019 | $5,220 | $5,220 | $12,607 |
| 2020 | $4,726 | $4,726 | $13,504 |
| 2021 | $5,321 | $5,321 | $13,184 |
| 2022 | $5,561 | $5,561 | $12,428 |
| 2023 | $5,801 | $5,801 | $12,322 |
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
97.47% Acceptance Rate
83 Total Applicants
83 Students Admitted
58 First-Time Students Enrolled
69.88% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
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
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development reported total enrollment of about 334 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 34% male and 66% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes American Indian or Alaska Native (63.8%), Two or More Races (12.6%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.7%). About 22.52% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 38.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
81.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development in 2024 is 334 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,153 students. Graduate enrollment is about 70 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
70.3%
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 63.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
5.56% 100% Completion Time
14.63% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 5.56% of students graduating from Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Creative Writing: 36% male / 64% female
- Fine/Studio Arts, General: 40% male / 60% female
- Museology/Museum Studies: 22% male / 78% 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 Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development.
Return on Investment
$24,505 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
387.37% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development.
Top Programs by Completions
8 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 9 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Creative Writing: 25 completions
2. Fine/Studio Arts, General: 20 completions
3. Museology/Museum Studies: 9 completions
4. Cinematography and Film/Video Production: 7 completions
5. Fine and Studio Arts Management: 7 completions
6. Business Administration and Management, General: 3 completions
7. Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General: 2 completions
8. American Indian/Native American Studies: 1 completions
Most popular programs at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,818
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $15,463
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is a public institution located in Santa Fe, NM, classified as Not classified (other). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Creative Writing, Fine/Studio Arts, General, Museology/Museum Studies. Enrollment is approximately 334 students. Student body composition includes American Indian or Alaska Native (63.8%), Two or More Races (12.6%), Hispanic or Latino (11.7%). The admission rate is 97.47%. The 150%-time completion rate is 14.63%. Approximately 22.52% of students receive Pell Grants. About 38.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
Location
Santa Fe, NM 87508-1300
Region: Southwest
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 14.63% graduation rate at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development 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 Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development located?
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is located in Santa Fe, NM.
What is Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is 97.5% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 83 applicants and 83 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development cost?
Reported tuition is $5,920 and average net price is $12,570 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,028 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development?
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,153 students, American Indian or Alaska Native (63.8%), Two or More Races (12.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development?
About 38.1% of students at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development earn?
Median earnings are $20,816 six years after entry and $24,505 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development?
The 150%-time completion rate is 14.6% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development public or private?
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is a public institution located in Santa Fe, NM.
Is Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development an HBCU?
No. Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development a tribal college?
Yes. Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS (TRIBAL = Yes).
Is Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.7%).
Is Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development 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
- New Mexico college costs
- New Mexico colleges by ROI
- Santa Fe, New Mexico city profile
- Southwest regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in New Mexico
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.