White Earth Tribal And Community College is in a quiet rural area, in Mahnomen, MN. The school is classified as a private, not-for-profit college. Students at White Earth Tribal And Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include education and teaching and liberal arts.
All qualified applicants are admitted as White Earth Tribal And Community College offers open admission.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here the school does well in comparison to most schools.
White Earth Tribal And Community College, in 2007-2008, had 99 students (73 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at the school are minorities. Adults changing careers are relatively common at White Earth Tribal And Community College.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"White Earth Tribal and Community College, an Anishinaabe controlled liberal arts institution of higher education, is dedicated to educational exellence through provision of a culturally relevant curriculum, in partnerships with students, staff, community, and industry."
More complete details are provided below.
White Earth Tribal And Community College
202 -210 Main Street South
Mahnomen, MN 56557
General Phone: (218) 935-0417
http://www.wetcc.org
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 1 | liberal arts and sciences, Native American studies |
| Business and Management | 1 | business management |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental science, environmental studies, conservation |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 0 | computer and info science |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | teacher aide, early childhood education |
| Family and Social Work | 0 | human services |
Number of programs and degrees for White Earth Tribal And Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 2 | 10 |
White Earth Tribal And Community College is a tribal college.
In 2007-2008, White Earth Tribal And Community College had a total enrollment of 99 students (73 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 18% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| American Indian | 78% |
| Unknown | 4% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 7% |
| 20-21 | 2% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 23% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 17% |
| 50-64 | 9% |
| 65+ | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Minnesota | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 13 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Mahnomen, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,049 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,049 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
White Earth Tribal And Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3921400)
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 | calendar year | 4 | $42,457 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 4 | $42,457 | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
Natural Resources/Conservation, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets White Earth Tribal And Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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