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White Earth Tribal and Community College

Type 2 year, Private
Business Model Non Profit
Campus locale Rural: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 8 to 1
Students retention rate 27%
On-time graduation rate 26%

Located in Mahnomen, Minnesota, WETCC 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 White Earth Tribal and 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.

White Earth Tribal and 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 8-to-1, WETCC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at WETCC is reported to be 26%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Minnesota state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 55% whereas the national average was 65%.

The retention rate of students at WETCC is 27% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Minnesota is 72%, while the national average is 69%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at WETCC do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • Tribal institution

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,676

Cost of attendance at White Earth Tribal and Community College in 2022 for students from Minnesota.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $11,262
National average $15,442

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$4,676

Cost of attendance at White Earth Tribal and Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year Non Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Minnesota's average $16,133
National average $15,598

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 100 of freshman students at White Earth Tribal and Community College received on average $10,976 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.

$10,976
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 22 100% $4,428 $97,416
Other Federal Grant 22 100% $4,771 $104,971
State Grant/Scholarships 20 91% $6,825 $136,503
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 0 0% - -
Total Grant & Scholarships 22 100% $10,976 $241,474

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of White Earth Tribal and Community College students who enrolled in 2018 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 White Earth Tribal and Community College students is 26.3%. Female students graduated at a rate of 30.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 22.2%.

26.3%

  • white 100.0% 2 students

Service Offerings

White Earth Tribal and Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

White Earth Tribal and 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
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families