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Aaniiih Nakoda College

Aaniiih Nakoda College

Harlem, MT · Rural · 106 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
About

Located on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in Harlem, Montana, Aaniiih Nakoda College is a tribal land-grant institution celebrated for integrating indigenous lifeways with rigorous academic study. The college is best known for its culturally immersive curriculum, offering standout programs in Ecology, Allied Health, and its flagship Bachelor of Science in Aaniiih Nakoda Studies. Student life is defined by a deeply supportive, close-knit environment where small class sizes allow for personalized mentorship and active participation in community-based research. This unique, place-based educational model distinguishes the college by empowering students to preserve their tribal heritage while gaining practical, high-demand skills to serve their communities and the modern workforce.


Wikipedia:Aaniiih Nakoda College is a public tribal land-grant community college on the Fort Belknap Indian Reservation in Harlem, Montana. The institution incorporates native culture into the curriculum and promotes cultural identity; however, the school is open to both tribal and non-tribal members. Aaniiih Nakoda College is a member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), which is a community of tribally and federally chartered institutions working to strengthen tribal nations and make a lasting difference in the lives of American Indians and Alaska Natives. ANC was created in response to the higher education needs of American Indians. ANC generally serves geographically isolated populations that have no other means accessing education beyond the high school level.

Location
Harlem, MT, 59526 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
SLC · Salt Lake City
555 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$14,974
Out-of-state COA
$14,974
Avg net price
$7,887
In-state tuition
$3,080
Out-of-state tuition
$3,080
Books & supplies
$1,500/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$8,183
$30–48k
$4,882
$48–75k
$8,969
$75–110k
$8,726
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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
33%
Transfer-out rate
0%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
26%
Transferred
3%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
70%
Median earnings (6yr)
$19,990
Median earnings (10yr)
$30,528
Student Body
Men 44%Women 56%
10
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
65%
First-generation
29%
Median family income
$14,059
Independent students
56%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
28%
Race & ethnicity
White
10%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
AI/AN
88%
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions
Median earnings for graduates across all programs
6 years after entry
$19,990
10 years after entry
$30,528
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology2
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Institutional
Endowment
$2M
Classification
Special Focus (Faith)
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, medium full-time
Full-time faculty
100%
Avg faculty salary
$4,887/mo
Instructional spend/student
$20,024
Federal loan rate
0%

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