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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. People seek out the school, and many students are from other states.
Approximately 928 students study at Turtle Mountain Community College (in 2007). The school 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
Fish Lake Road
Belcourt, ND 58316
General Phone: (701) 477-7862
http://www.tm.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 46 | liberal arts and sciences |
| Construction Trades | 12 | carpentry |
| Education And Teaching | 9 | kindergarten/preschool teaching, early childhood education, elementary school teaching |
| Law | 8 | legal assistant |
| Office And Administration | 3 | administrative assistant |
| Hospitality | 0 | hospitality management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
Number of programs and degrees for Turtle Mountain Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 46 | 1 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 25 | 6 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 7 | 5 |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 1 |
Turtle Mountain Community College is a tribal college.
In 2007, Turtle Mountain Community College had a total enrollment of 928 students (829 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 8% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 92% |
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 (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 10 | $42,843 | 16 | $40,170 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $42,843 | 16 | $40,170 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
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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