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Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 186
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 100%
Students retention rate 61%
On-time graduation rate 24%

Located in Santa Fe, New Mexico, IAIA-NM is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that IAIA-NM is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development 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 9-to-1, IAIA-NM emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at IAIA-NM is reported to be 24%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, New Mexico state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 36% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 61% at IAIA-NM suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: Higher Learning Commission
  • Tribal institution
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

100%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$5,321

Cost of attendance at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development in 2022 for students from New Mexico.

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

New Mexico's average $6,451
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$5,321

Cost of attendance at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development 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.

New Mexico's average $14,455
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 88 of freshman students at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development received on average $6,490 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.

$6,490
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 14 54% $5,337 $74,718
Other Federal Grant 16 62% $4,795 $76,718
State Grant/Scholarships 8 31% $1,971 $15,768
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 22 85% $2,581 $56,792
Total Grant & Scholarships 23 88% $6,490 $149,278

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development 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 Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development students is 24.1%. Female students graduated at a rate of 37.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 7.7%.

24.1%

Service Offerings

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad

Veteran Services

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

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