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Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development

Institute of American Indian Arts

Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508-1300

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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.

Established
1962
Mascot
Thunderbird
Type
Public tribal land-grant college

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100%Acceptance
SAT Avg
307Students
8:1Student:Faculty
25%Grad Rate
$24,505Earnings 10yr
$12,322Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate100.0%

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

100.0%

Trend

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$5,801
Tuition (out-of-state)$5,801
Room & Board$12,488
Books & Supplies$2,400
Total Cost of Attendance$23,873
Average Net Price$12,322

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$13,316
$30–48K$10,335
$48–75K$12,720

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$12,322

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

10000.0%

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

Programs (22)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
307
Gender Split
63% / 37%
Women / Men
First Generation
38%
Pell Grant Recipients
20%

Race & Ethnicity

White 7%
Hispanic 12%
Two+ 14%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate24.5%
Freshman Retention58.3%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$20,816
8 Years$22,733
10 Years$24,505

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

More About This School

History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

93Average

Estimated from NM state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 5"Sunny days: 250Rainy days: 75

Nearest Cities

Denverpop. 710K
292 mi(506 min)
Phoenixpop. 1.6M
375 mi(650 min)
Salt Lake Citypop. 200K
479 mi(830 min)

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