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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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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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Tight-knitRural

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

Admissions

Acceptance Rate100.0%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

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

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)

0

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

0

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

1

Drug Arrests

0

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%

Below Average

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
10 Years$24,505

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

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

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)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

ABQ Albuquerque51 mi
DEN Denver304 mi
PHX Phoenix372 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA1920 mi · ~55h 28m drive
New York, NY1764 mi · ~50h 58m drive
Hartford, CT1836 mi · ~53h 2m drive
Providence, RI1901 mi · ~54h 55m drive
Albany, NY1785 mi · ~51h 34m drive
Syracuse, NY1667 mi · ~48h 9m drive
Rochester, NY1595 mi · ~46h 5m drive
Buffalo, NY1529 mi · ~44h 10m drive
Philadelphia, PA1703 mi · ~49h 12m drive
Pittsburgh, PA1450 mi · ~41h 53m drive
Harrisburg, PA1612 mi · ~46h 34m drive
Newark, NJ1756 mi · ~50h 44m drive
Washington, DC1603 mi · ~46h 19m drive
Baltimore, MD1626 mi · ~46h 58m drive
Atlanta, GA1233 mi · ~35h 37m drive
Charlotte, NC1414 mi · ~40h 51m drive
Raleigh, NC1531 mi · ~44h 14m drive
Miami, FL1671 mi · ~48h 16m drive
Orlando, FL1517 mi · ~43h 49m drive
Tampa, FL1476 mi · ~42h 38m drive
Nashville, TN1076 mi · ~31h 5m drive
New Orleans, LA1003 mi · ~28h 59m drive
Richmond, VA1585 mi · ~45h 47m drive
Chicago, IL1079 mi · ~31h 10m drive
Detroit, MI1314 mi · ~37h 58m drive
Minneapolis, MN932 mi · ~26h 55m drive
St. Louis, MO895 mi · ~25h 51m drive
Kansas City, MO673 mi · ~19h 27m drive
Indianapolis, IN1121 mi · ~32h 23m drive
Columbus, OH1289 mi · ~37h 14m drive
Cleveland, OH1371 mi · ~39h 36m drive
Milwaukee, WI1093 mi · ~31h 35m drive
Dallas, TX561 mi · ~16h 12m drive
Houston, TX738 mi · ~21h 19m drive
Austin, TX604 mi · ~17h 27m drive
San Antonio, TX610 mi · ~17h 37m drive
Los Angeles, CA702 mi · ~20h 17m drive
San Francisco, CA921 mi · ~26h 36m drive
San Diego, CA667 mi · ~19h 16m drive
Seattle, WA1179 mi · ~34h 4m drive
Portland, OR1108 mi · ~32h 1m drive
Denver, CO292 mi · ~8h 26m drive
Phoenix, AZ375 mi · ~10h 50m drive
Salt Lake City, UT479 mi · ~13h 50m drive
Honolulu, HI3261 mi · ~94h 12m drive
Southern (mild winters, hot summers)

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