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United Tribes Technical College

United Tribes Technical College

United Tribes Technical College, UTTC, was established in 1969. Founded by the United Tribes of North Dakota Development Corporation, this institution offers enrollment to students from over 75 federally recognized Native Indian tribes in the United States. The campus of UTTC is situated in Bismarck, North Dakota.

United Tribes Technical College offers more than 20 Associate of Applied Science degrees, and several certificate programs of study. Courses are provided in art, business, art marketing, technology, science, teacher education, healthcare, and criminal justice. UTTC also offers a number of online programs.

The athletics department of United Tribes Technical College fields teams in basketball, cross country, and golf. The teams are known as the Thunderbirds, and they compete in the National Junior College Athletic Association. Students of UTTC are also involved in campus organizations like the Student Senate, Student Activities Committee, and Communication Committee.

Overview of United Tribes Technical College

United Tribes Technical College is located in Bismarck, ND (a small suburb). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by United Tribes Technical College is the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in hospitality, art studies, office and administration, family and social work, and medical administration.

United Tribes Technical College Selectivity

United Tribes Technical College is an open-admission school.

Faculty

The school maintains a faculty/student ratio (full-time) which is better than most colleges. United Tribes Technical College has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

The school had 604 enrolled students in 2007-2008. United Tribes Technical College has a large minority student population.

Student Life

The school has a residential or campus feel. United Tribes Technical College offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"United Tribes Technical college is committed to providing individuals and families with career, technical and educational servies that perpetuate the success of all people. UTTC will continue to provide a multi-cultural environment that promotes educational and economic opportunities and human and land resources aimed at self-sufficiency and self-determination."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting United Tribes Technical College

United Tribes Technical College
3315 University Dr
Bismarck, ND 58504
http://unitedtribestech.com

United Tribes Technical College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Family and Social Work17child development
Security and Law Enforcement13criminal justice and safety
Medical Administration11medical transcription, medical records tech
Office and Administration10general office occupations
Nursing and Emergency Medicine8licensed practical nurse
Business and Management8business management, entrepreneurship
Computer Science and Engineering6systems analyst
Art Studies5arts management
Construction Trades4construction trades
Science4environmental biology
Mechanics and Repair2automobile mechanics
Hospitality1hospitality administration
Medicine1health professions

Number of programs and degrees for United Tribes Technical College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree8414
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years65

Student Body

United Tribes Technical College is a tribal college.

In 2007-2008, United Tribes Technical College had a total enrollment of 604 students (593 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White7%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
American Indian92%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 180%
18-1913%
20-2117%
22-2417%
25-2920%
30-3412%
35-3911%
40-498%
50-642%
65+0%

United Tribes Technical College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time100 %
Part-Time100 %

United Tribes Technical College Room and Board (2007)

United Tribes Technical College offers campus housing for 300 of its 593 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Bismarck, North Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other North Dakota Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.

United Tribes Technical College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,530
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,530
Room and board$ 3,000
Books and supplies$ 800
Other expenses$ 1,030

Financial Aid:
United Tribes Technical College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2242900)

United Tribes Technical College Faculty

United Tribes Technical College has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year19$22,37623$24,118
No academic rankacademic year1*14$10,485
All faculty totalacademic year20$22,89337$18,959

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

United Tribes Technical College Athletics

Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):

SportMenWomenTotal
Total213
Basketball213

United Tribes Technical College Degree Programs (2007)

ART STUDIES
Arts Management

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Analysis/Analyst

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICINE
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

SCIENCE
Environmental Biology

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies

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United Tribes Technical College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets United Tribes Technical College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%United Tribes Technical College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%United Tribes Technical College % of degrees in family and social work
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%United Tribes Technical College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%United Tribes Technical College Minority % of student body
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%United Tribes Technical College % of degrees in office and administration
% of degrees in hospitality
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%United Tribes Technical College % of degrees in hospitality
% of degrees in art studies
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%United Tribes Technical College % of degrees in art studies
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%United Tribes Technical College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%United Tribes Technical College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in medical administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%United Tribes Technical College % of degrees in medical administration
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships

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