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Nebraska Indian Community College

Macy, NE · Rural · 327 students
4
Year
Public
Rural
Small (<3k)
Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
About

Nebraska Indian Community College (NICC) in Macy is a tribally controlled land-grant institution celebrated for its dedication to preserving and teaching the language, history, and culture of the Omaha (Umoⁿhoⁿ) and Santee Dakota (Isanti) nations. Prospective students will find highly supportive, community-focused academic pathways, with particularly robust associate degree programs in Native American Studies, Natural Resources, and Early Childhood Education. The campus culture is deeply family-oriented and inclusive, offering an intimate student experience centered on Indigenous values, holistic student services, and personalized faculty mentorship. What truly sets NICC apart is its unique integration of tribal heritage into the modern curriculum, allowing students to earn affordable, accredited degrees while actively participating in the linguistic and cultural revitalization of their communities.


Wikipedia:Nebraska Indian Community College (NICC) is a public tribal land-grant community college with three locations in Nebraska: Macy on the Omaha Tribe reservation, Santee on the Santee Sioux reservation, and the urban South Sioux City.

Location
Macy, NE, 68039-0428 · Rural campus
Nearest airport from college
OMA · Omaha
61 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$32,757
Out-of-state COA
$32,757
Avg net price
$23,334
In-state tuition
$4,080
Out-of-state tuition
$4,080
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$22,958
$30–48k
$19,834
$48–75k
$24,696
$75–110k
$30,384
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Transfer-out rate
7%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
27%
Transferred
3%
Still enrolled
5%
Dropped out / unknown
65%
Median earnings (6yr)
$25,591
Median earnings (10yr)
$31,458
Student Body
Men 27%Women 73%
7
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
32%
First-generation
52%
Median family income
$6,739
Independent students
76%
Avg age at entry
26.0
Part-time students
61%
Race & ethnicity
White
9%
Hispanic
4%
Black
1%
Asian
1%
AI/AN
85%
Institutional
Endowment
$3M
Classification
Special Focus (Faith)
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
33%
Avg faculty salary
$4,861/mo
Instructional spend/student
$5,765
Federal loan rate
0%

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