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Turtle Mountain Community College

Type 4 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 7 to 1
Students retention rate 75%
On-time graduation rate 29%

Located in Belcourt, North Dakota, Turtle Mountain Community College is a private, non profit 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 Turtle Mountain Community 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.

Turtle Mountain Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, 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 7-to-1, Turtle Mountain Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Turtle Mountain Community College is reported to be 29%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, North Dakota state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 41% whereas the national average was 58%.

Turtle Mountain Community College boasts an impressive student retention rate of 75% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 69% and 74%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • Tribal institution

In-State Tuition & Fees

$2,338

Cost of attendance at Turtle Mountain Community College in 2022 for students from North Dakota.

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

North Dakota's average $7,345
National average $30,235

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$2,338

Cost of attendance at Turtle Mountain Community 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 Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

North Dakota's average $9,639
National average $30,238

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 91 of freshman students at Turtle Mountain Community College received on average $9,837 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.

$9,837
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 73 67% $4,815 $351,499
Other Federal Grant 99 91% $7,875 $779,590
State Grant/Scholarships 82 75% $2,026 $166,140
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 15 14% $1,876 $28,137
Total Grant & Scholarships 99 91% $9,837 $973,867

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Turtle Mountain Community 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 Turtle Mountain Community College students is 29.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 25.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 34.0%.

29.3%

  • white 100.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Turtle Mountain Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Turtle Mountain Community 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

  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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