by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 586 undergraduates in 2020, Turtle Mountain Community College is a very small, private college located in Belcourt, North Dakota. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Turtle Mountain Community College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Turtle Mountain Community College 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 college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Turtle Mountain Community College Disability Services.
Turtle Mountain Community College does not offer on-campus housing.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Turtle Mountain Community College has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 586 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 471 (80.4%). Part-time attendance was 115 (19.6%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 471 | 115 | 586 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Turtle Mountain Community College has a very homogeneous student body. We rank Turtle Mountain Community College #3207 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 Turtle Mountain Community College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Turtle Mountain Community College Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Turtle Mountain Community College, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Turtle Mountain Community College Athletics
