White Earth Tribal and Community College Tuition &
White Earth Tribal and Community College is a private two-year college in Mahnomen, Minnesota, enrolling about 110 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $1,811 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,490. Student demographics in federal data include American Indian or Alaska Native (71.8%) and Two or More Races (13.6%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,490
- 2024 Average Net Price: $1,811 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 110 48.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 10.00%
- Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
- First-Generation Students: 48.5%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 22.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 41.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 181
- Room & Board: $7,175 annual estimate
White Earth Tribal and Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about White Earth Tribal and Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is White Earth Tribal and Community College?
White Earth Tribal and Community College is located in Mahnomen, MN (ZIP 56557).
Is White Earth Tribal and Community College public or private?
White Earth Tribal and Community College is a Private Non-profit institution.
How much does White Earth Tribal and Community College cost?
Published tuition: $5,490.
Average net price after aid: $1,811.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $2,710 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $-1,483 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,960.
How big is White Earth Tribal and Community College?
Total enrollment: 110 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 181 students.
About 48% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at White Earth Tribal and Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 10.00%.
First-year retention: 50.0%.
What do graduates of White Earth Tribal and Community College earn?
Median earnings: $18,044 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
75.73% of students receive Pell grants.
What is White Earth Tribal and Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other (10 completions)
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General (4 completions)
- American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics (3 completions)
- Court Interpreter (2 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is White Earth Tribal and Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 10.00%; median earnings $18,044 at 10 years; net price $1,811. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$5,490
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at White Earth Tribal and Community College was $5,490.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$1,811
2024 Value
In 2024 White Earth Tribal and Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $1,811.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$7,244 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$1,811 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$21,960 4-Year Tuition
$7,175 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$2,200 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$14,865 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$59,460 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for White Earth Tribal and Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
75.73% 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 White Earth Tribal and 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 White Earth Tribal and 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 | $3,285 | $3,285 | $5,818 |
| 2014 | $3,285 | $3,285 | $6,682 |
| 2015 | $3,285 | $3,285 | $10,853 |
| 2016 | $4,281 | $4,281 | $7,983 |
| 2017 | $4,281 | $4,281 | $12,275 |
| 2018 | $4,593 | $4,593 | $12,079 |
| 2019 | $4,232 | $4,232 | $13,081 |
| 2020 | $4,568 | $4,568 | $8,191 |
| 2021 | $4,676 | $4,676 | $8,329 |
| 2022 | $5,250 | $5,250 | $8,728 |
| 2023 | $5,250 | $5,250 | $6,778 |
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
White Earth Tribal and Community College reported total enrollment of about 110 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 27% male and 73% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes American Indian or Alaska Native (71.8%), Two or More Races (13.6%), and White (11.8%). About 75.73% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
48.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at White Earth Tribal and Community College in 2024 is 110 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 181 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
50.0%
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 71.8%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
10.00% 100% Completion Time
10.00% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 10.00% of students graduating from White Earth Tribal and 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, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 30% male / 70% female
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General: 50% male / 50% female
- American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics: 67% male / 33% 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 White Earth Tribal and Community College.
Return on Investment
$18,044 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
2390.89% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for White Earth Tribal and Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
4 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 5 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other: 10 completions
2. Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General: 4 completions
3. American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics: 3 completions
4. Court Interpreter: 2 completions
Most popular programs at White Earth Tribal and Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for White Earth Tribal and Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for White Earth Tribal and Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 41.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $6,521
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,242
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
White Earth Tribal and Community College is a private non-profit institution located in Mahnomen, MN, classified as Not classified (other). In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other, Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General, American Indian/Native American Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics. Enrollment is approximately 110 students. Student body composition includes American Indian or Alaska Native (71.8%), Two or More Races (13.6%), White (11.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 10.00%. Approximately 75.73% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.5% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Private Non-profit
Carnegie Classification: Not classified (other)
Location
Mahnomen, MN 56557
Region: Plains
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 10.00% graduation rate at White Earth Tribal and Community 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 White Earth Tribal and Community College located?
White Earth Tribal and Community College is located in Mahnomen, MN.
How much does White Earth Tribal and Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $5,490 and average net price is $1,811 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $7,175 annually.
What is the student body demographics at White Earth Tribal and Community College?
White Earth Tribal and Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 181 students, American Indian or Alaska Native (71.8%), Two or More Races (13.6%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend White Earth Tribal and Community College?
About 48.5% of students at White Earth Tribal and Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of White Earth Tribal and Community College earn?
Median earnings are N/A six years after entry and $18,044 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at White Earth Tribal and Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 10.0% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is White Earth Tribal and Community College public or private?
White Earth Tribal and Community College is a private nonprofit institution located in Mahnomen, MN.
Is White Earth Tribal and Community College an HBCU?
No. White Earth Tribal and Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is White Earth Tribal and Community College a tribal college?
Yes. White Earth Tribal and Community College is flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS (TRIBAL = Yes).
Is White Earth Tribal and Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, White Earth Tribal and Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 2.7%).
Is White Earth Tribal and Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for White Earth Tribal and 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
- Minnesota college costs
- Minnesota colleges by ROI
- Plains regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Minnesota
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.