- White Earth Tribal and Community College is a private tribal land-grant community college in Mahnomen, Minnesota. It was established by the White Earth Reservation Tribal Council in 1997.
School Highlights
White Earth Tribal and Community College serves 119 students (45% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority American), which is more than the state average of 43%.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
- Minority enrollment: 89%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
White Earth Tribal and Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 12% over five years.
White Earth Tribal and Community College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Tribal colleges and universities
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
7 staff
94 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
Gaa-miinigoowizid Anishinaabe gibimiwidoomin niigaanakeyaa
Student Body
The student population of White Earth Tribal and Community College has grown by 41% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The White Earth Tribal and Community College diversity score of 0.53 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
119 students
2,812 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
53 students
1,168 students
# Part-Time Students
66 students
1,714 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
119 students
2,681 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
53 students
1,143 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
66 students
1,714 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
66%
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
2%
16%
% White
11%
57%
% Hawaiian
15%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
19%
34%
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
94%
87%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is White Earth Tribal and Community College's ranking?
White Earth Tribal and Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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