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# Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

Tribal college in Albuquerque offering tuition-free education to 233 students in liberal arts and technical programs.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 35.176084, -106.664475

### Summary

Tribal college in Albuquerque offering tuition-free education to 233 students in liberal arts and technical programs.

### Description

Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is a tribal college located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, serving Native American students through a two-year curriculum combining liberal arts, sciences, and hands-on technical training. As a federally chartered institution, it operates with a mission rooted in tribal education and self-determination.

The college charges no tuition for in-state or out-of-state students, with a total cost of attendance of $675 annually. The student body comprises 233 enrollees, creating an intimate learning environment where individualized attention is possible.

This school works best for Native American students seeking an affordable entry point to higher education, technical skill development, or a pathway to four-year institutions. Before enrolling, prospective students should inquire about transfer agreements with universities, support services for first-generation learners, and housing availability. Visit www.sipi.edu/ for more information.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 188,216
- **State**: NM
- **City**: Albuquerque
- **Address**: 9169 Coors Blvd NW
- **Zip Code**: 87120
- **Sector Group**: Public 2-Year
- **Official Website**: www.sipi.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: Yes
- **Setting**: Suburb
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $0
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $0
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $675
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $675
- **Room and Board**: $675
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 233
- **Carnegie Classification**: Professions-focused Associate Small
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities