Turtle Mountain Community College
A good fit for families who need the lowest possible cost and students who want small classes and close faculty access. no major red flags in the data. 58% of students receive Pell Grants — strong access mission; 100% freshman retention — students rarely leave.
About This School
Turtle Mountain Community College is a private nonprofit institution located in Belcourt, North Dakota with approximately 543 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $3,428 per year. The graduation rate is 43%, and the typical graduate earns $26,100 within 10 years of enrollment.
Turtle Mountain College is a private tribal land-grant college in Belcourt, North Dakota. It is located ten miles (16 km) from the Canada–US border in Turtle Mountain, the north central portion of North Dakota. In 2012, TMCC's enrollment was 630 full- and part-time certificate and degree-seeking students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: the net price of just $3,474/year makes this one of the most affordable college options you'll find anywhere, and that 100% freshman retention rate suggests students who start here feel supported enough to come back. However, the 54% graduation rate means roughly half of students don't finish, and median earnings of $26,100 a decade out are modest, so you'll want to think carefully about your career goals and whether the programs offered align with them. This school is worth serious consideration for students from the Turtle Mountain Chippewa community or those seeking a low-cost, close-to-home start — just go in with a clear plan to stay on track to graduation.
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Net Price by Family Income
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 26% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (543 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
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