by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,337 undergraduates in 2020, Navajo Tech is a small, public university located in Crownpoint, New Mexico. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Navajo Tech can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Navajo Tech Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
The Higher Education Act of 1965 established tribal colleges and universities as institutions controlled and operated by American Indian tribes. The mission of a TCU is typically to provide higher education to American Indians and to pass on and preserve tribe based culture. According to the American Indian College Fund, an impressive 86% of TCU students complete their chosen program of study. For more information you can review the White House Initiative on American Indian and Alaska Native Education.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Navajo Tech Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Navajo Tech does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. There is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information, check out our Navajo Tech for Veterans Guide.
For students with young families, Navajo Tech does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.
Navajo Tech offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Navajo Tech has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,337 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 537 (40.2%). Part-time attendance was 800 (59.8%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 537 | 800 | 1,337 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Navajo Tech is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank Navajo Tech #2743 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Navajo Tech by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Navajo Tech Diversity Guide.
Navajo Tech has a total of 17 student athletes, 11 men and 6 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.
| Total Revenue (all teams) | $28,800 |
| Total Expenses (all teams) | $24,575 |
| Net | $4,225 |
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Navajo Technical University Athletics