Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development
Institute of American Indian Arts
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508-1300
Campus Vibe
Close-knit campus — excellent value
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is a public rural institution in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 307 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
25% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $24,505 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,322.
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News & Alerts
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
100.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
1
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Programs (22)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
58%
- •58% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
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Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History The Institute of American Indian Arts was co-founded by Lloyd Kiva New (Cherokee, 1916–2002) and Dr.
- •George Boyce in 1962 with funding from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- •The school was founded upon the recommendation of the BIA Department of Education and the Indian Arts and Crafts Board.
- •From 1962 to 1979, IAIA ran a high school program, and began offering college- and graduate-level art courses in 1975.
Source: Wikipedia
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Housing and food costs are higher than national average
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