United Tribes Technical College Tuition & Completion (2026)
United Tribes Technical College is a private two-year college in Bismarck, North Dakota, enrolling about 569 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $3,569 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,632. Student demographics in federal data include American Indian or Alaska Native (95.6%) and White (2.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,632
- 2024 Average Net Price: $3,569 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 569 94.0% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 21.33%
- Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
- First-Generation Students: 34.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 53.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 76.5%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 736
- Room & Board: $5,100 annual estimate
United Tribes Technical College: what the data shows
Common questions about United Tribes Technical College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is United Tribes Technical College?
United Tribes Technical College is located in Bismarck, ND (ZIP 58504).
NCES locale classification: Rural remote.
Is United Tribes Technical College public or private?
United Tribes Technical College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does United Tribes Technical College cost?
Published tuition: $4,632.
Average net price after aid: $3,569.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,571 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,061 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $2,284 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $7,049 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $18,528.
How big is United Tribes Technical College?
Total enrollment: 569 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 736 students.
About 94% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at United Tribes Technical College?
150%-time completion rate: 21.33%.
What do graduates of United Tribes Technical College earn?
Median earnings: $21,254 six years after entry; $25,292 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
78.23% of students receive Pell grants.
What is United Tribes Technical College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Business Administration and Management, General (26 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies (17 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (15 completions)
- General Studies (11 completions)
- Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation (11 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (10 completions)
- Public Administration and Social Service (7 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (7 completions)
- Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture (6 completions)
- Environmental Science (5 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is United Tribes Technical College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 21.33%; median earnings $25,292 at 10 years; net price $3,569. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,632
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at United Tribes Technical College was $4,632.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$3,569
2024 Value
In 2024 United Tribes Technical College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $3,569.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$14,276 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$3,569 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$18,528 4-Year Tuition
$5,100 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$11,132 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$44,528 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for United Tribes Technical College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
78.23% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
0.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at United Tribes Technical College was 0.00%.
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 United Tribes Technical 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 | $5,210 | $5,210 | $6,285 |
| 2014 | $5,210 | $5,210 | $4,624 |
| 2015 | $5,400 | $5,400 | $6,502 |
| 2016 | $5,757 | $5,757 | $6,255 |
| 2017 | $4,252 | $4,252 | $5,395 |
| 2018 | $4,252 | $4,252 | $3,628 |
| 2019 | $4,252 | $4,252 | $4,185 |
| 2020 | $4,252 | $4,252 | $2,778 |
| 2021 | $4,252 | $4,252 | $3,071 |
| 2022 | $4,252 | $4,252 | $4,280 |
| 2023 | $4,252 | $4,252 | $2,010 |
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
United Tribes Technical College reported total enrollment of about 569 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 (95.6%), White (2.6%), and Black or African American (1.1%). About 78.23% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 34.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
94.0% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at United Tribes Technical College in 2024 is 569 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 736 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 95.6%.
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
21.33% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 0.00% of students graduating from United Tribes Technical College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Business Administration and Management, General: 35% male / 65% female
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 12% male / 88% female
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 87% male / 13% 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 United Tribes Technical College.
Return on Investment
$25,292 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1671.64% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for United Tribes Technical College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 16 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Business Administration and Management, General: 26 completions
2. Criminal Justice/Safety Studies: 17 completions
3. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 15 completions
4. General Studies: 11 completions
5. Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation: 11 completions
6. Elementary Education and Teaching: 10 completions
7. Public Administration and Social Service: 7 completions
8. Welding Technology/Welder: 7 completions
9. Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture: 6 completions
Most popular programs at United Tribes Technical College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for United Tribes Technical College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for United Tribes Technical College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 76.5%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $5,115
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $8,559
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
United Tribes Technical College is a private non-profit institution located in Bismarck, ND, classified as Not classified (other). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Business Administration and Management, General, Criminal Justice/Safety Studies, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 569 students. Student body composition includes American Indian or Alaska Native (95.6%), White (2.6%), Black or African American (1.1%). The 150%-time completion rate is 21.33%. Approximately 78.23% 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
Bismarck, ND 58504
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 21.33% graduation rate at United Tribes Technical 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 United Tribes Technical College located?
United Tribes Technical College is located in Bismarck, ND.
How much does United Tribes Technical College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,632 and average net price is $3,569 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $5,100 annually.
What is the student body demographics at United Tribes Technical College?
United Tribes Technical College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 736 students, American Indian or Alaska Native (95.6%), White (2.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend United Tribes Technical College?
About 34.7% of students at United Tribes Technical College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of United Tribes Technical College earn?
Median earnings are $21,254 six years after entry and $25,292 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at United Tribes Technical College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 21.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is United Tribes Technical College public or private?
United Tribes Technical College is a private nonprofit institution located in Bismarck, ND.
Is United Tribes Technical College an HBCU?
No. United Tribes Technical College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is United Tribes Technical College a tribal college?
Yes. United Tribes Technical College is flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS (TRIBAL = Yes).
Is United Tribes Technical College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, United Tribes Technical College does not meet that proxy (reported share 0.4%).
Is United Tribes Technical College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for United Tribes Technical 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
- Bismarck, North Dakota city 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.