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Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 3
Student to faculty ratio 7 to 1
On-time graduation rate 11%

Located in New Town, North Dakota, NHSC - New Town 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 Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish 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.

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish 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, NHSC - New Town emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at NHSC - New Town is reported to be 11%, 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 49%.


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

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,870

Cost of attendance at Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College in 2022 for students from North Dakota.

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

North Dakota's average $7,345
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$3,870

Cost of attendance at Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish 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.

North Dakota's average $9,639
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 82 of freshman students at Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College received on average $7,795 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.

$7,795
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 16 57% $4,131 $66,103
Other Federal Grant 16 57% $4,355 $69,678
State Grant/Scholarships 7 25% $6,496 $45,471
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 7 25% $9,163 $64,140
Total Grant & Scholarships 23 82% $7,795 $179,289

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish 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 Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College students is 10.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 10.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 12.0%.

10.9%

Service Offerings

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services

Educational Offerings

Nueta Hidatsa Sahnish 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
  • Teacher certification

Veteran Services

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

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