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Aaniiih Nakoda College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Students retention rate 67%
On-time graduation rate 31%

Located in Harlem, Montana, Aaniiih Nakoda College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Aaniiih Nakoda College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Aaniiih Nakoda College is accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 8-to-1, Aaniiih Nakoda College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Aaniiih Nakoda College is reported to be 31%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Montana state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 42% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Aaniiih Nakoda College is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Montana is 73%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Aaniiih Nakoda College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities
  • Tribal institution

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,410

Cost of attendance at Aaniiih Nakoda College in 2022 for students from Montana.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Montana's average $5,724
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$2,410

Cost of attendance at Aaniiih Nakoda College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Montana's average $16,788
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 81 of freshman students at Aaniiih Nakoda College received on average $4,640 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,640
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 17 81% $4,190 $71,233
Other Federal Grant 17 81% $4,226 $71,839
State Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 6 29% $1,175 $7,047
Total Grant & Scholarships 17 81% $4,640 $78,886

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Aaniiih Nakoda College students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Aaniiih Nakoda College students is 31.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 26.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 35.3%.

31.2%

Service Offerings

Aaniiih Nakoda College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Aaniiih Nakoda College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges

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