- 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)
- 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
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 11:1 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 stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
119 students
2,882 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
65 students
301 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%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
19%
34%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% 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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