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Turtle Mountain Community College

The Turtle Mountain Community College, also abbreviated as TMCC, is a traditional tribal college. It was set up by the Turtle Mountain Chippewa Tribe in the year 1972. Located in the historical wooded, hilly, and lake filled area known as Turtle Mountain in North Dakota.

TMCC offers programs leading to associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in diverse areas of study such as art, communication, humanities, music, and teacher education. TMCC offers courses on technical areas such as computer support specialist, power plant process, and building construction technology.

TMCC offers the students with a comprehensive student services facility which includes library, bookstore, and community resources. It also offers vocational rehabilitation programs and several other activities for the students.

Campus Location

BIA #7 North
Belcourt, ND 58316
USA
Main Tel: (701) 477-7862
Web Site

The campus is in a quiet rural area.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • A tribal college.
  • Many students concentrating in liberal arts, construction trades, law, and education and teaching.
  • Racially diverse student body.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Library on-campus
  • Distance learning available
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate707
1-2 year certificate389
Bachelor52

Students

Turtle Mountain Community College is a tribal college.

Student enrollment was 928 in 2007-2008 (617 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,000
Books and supplies$ 400

Financial Aid: Turtle Mountain Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  29

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (3 awarded)

  • Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
  • Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (5 awarded)

  • Computer and Information Sciences
  • Information Technology

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (10 awarded)

  • Construction Trades

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (19 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (11 awarded)

  • Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians

LAW (13 awarded)

  • Legal Assistant/Paralegal

LIBERAL ARTS (40 awarded)

  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (11 awarded)

  • Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (1 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

Selected Careers of Interest

(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at Turtle Mountain Community College with government-defined occupation categories.)

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List of North Dakota colleges

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