- Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is a public tribal land-grant community college in unincorporated Bernalillo County, New Mexico, with an Albuquerque postal address.
School Highlights
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute serves 357 students (65% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 357 students
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
(NM) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Tribal colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
111 staff
Student Body
The student population of Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute has declined by 25% over five years.
The Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
357 students
2,145 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
16:1
# Full-Time Students
233 students
371 students
# Part-Time Students
124 students
1,774 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
284 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
233 students
490 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
146 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
124 students
1,774 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
128 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
258 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
10%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
50%
% Black
n/a
3%
% White
n/a
26%
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
n/a
0.67
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.1552%
0.2452%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.3955%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,200
$36,300
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
91%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$13,236
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,125
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
SAT Reading
n/a
485
SAT Math
n/a
505
SAT Writing
n/a
455
ACT Composite
n/a
20
ACT English
n/a
19
ACT Math
n/a
21
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute's ranking?
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Mexico for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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