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Turtle Mountain Community College was established in 1972 by the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. The college is located on 123 acres of land in Belcourt, North Dakota.
Turtle Mountain Community College awards Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, and Bachelor of Science degrees in subjects like elementary education, secondary science, mathematics, arts, social science, and humanities. Several career and technical education programs are also available.
Students of TMCC are involved in various intramural sports. The college also supports on-campus organizations like the Student Senate. In addition, academic and career counseling, financial assistance, and remedial services are available to students.
Turtle Mountain Community College is in Belcourt, ND. Belcourt is a quiet rural area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Turtle Mountain Community College issues awards (degrees) up to the level of Bachelor's degree.
Fields of study in vogue at the school include law, liberal arts, and construction trades.
The school's open admission policy attracts a range of prospective students.
Approximately 928 students study at the school (in 2007-2008). Turtle Mountain Community College is particularly welcoming to minority students.
In-state students appreciate the low tuition rate.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Turtle Mountain Community College is committed to functioning as an autonomous Indian controlled college on the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Reservation focusing on general studies, undergraduate education3, vocational education1, direct scholarly research2, and continuous improvement of student learning. By creating an academic environment in which the cultural and social heritage of the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa is brought to bear throughout the curriculum, the college establishes an administration, faculty, and student body exerting leadership in the community and providing service to it."
More complete details are provided below.
Turtle Mountain Community College
BIA #7 North
Belcourt, ND 58316
General Phone: (701) 477-7862
http://www.tm.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 40 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Education and Teaching | 19 | early childhood education, elementary school teaching, science teaching |
| Law | 13 | legal assistant |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 11 | licensed practical nurse |
| Engineering Technician | 11 | industrial production tech |
| Construction Trades | 10 | construction |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | information technology, computer and info science |
| Business and Management | 3 | business and related services, small business operations |
| Office and Administration | 1 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Turtle Mountain Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 70 | 7 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 38 | 9 |
| Bachelor's degree | 5 | 2 |
Turtle Mountain Community College is a tribal college.
In 2007-2008, Turtle Mountain Community College had a total enrollment of 928 students (617 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 8% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 91% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 20% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 14 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of , for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,000 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 400 |
Financial Aid:
Turtle Mountain Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2301100)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 14 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 14 | $39,457 | 15 | $39,219 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 14 | $39,457 | 15 | $39,219 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Information Technology
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Turtle Mountain Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% |  |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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