Tribal Colleges - NM

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute opened its doors for classes in 1971 and has grown to become a national Indian community colleges located in Albuquerque. The college has gained strong support from national institutions like National Science Foundation, NASA, and the David and Lucille Packard Foundation. The institute attracts students from across the nation with more than 100 tribes represented. The college now offers 33 associate degree and certificate programs, of which some are taught through distance education. Tuition, books, room and board are provided free of charge to members of federally recognized Indian tribes once they are accepted. The average number of students enrolled is 779.