School Overview
The Institute of American Indian Arts is a four-year college that offers programs that focus on the study of Native American Art (IAIA). The college is located in the city of Santa Fe, the state capital of New Mexico. Graduates from IAIA often launch careers as artists or continue on to other colleges, universities and art schools to complete an advanced degree.
The Institute of American Indian Arts is a regionally accredited higher education institution that offers 2-year associate degree and 4-year bachelor degrees in indigenous liberal arts (native american studies), studio art, creative writing, museum studies, new media art and visual communications.
IAIA belongs to the American Indian Higher Education Consortium (AIHEC), an association of tribal colleges established in 1972 to represent the interests of higher education institutions owned and operated by American Indian nations.
General Information
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Admission Office 83 Avan Nu Po Road Santa Fe, NM 87508-1300 (505) 424-2332 (800) 804-6422 Fax: (505) 424-4500 [email protected] Contact: John Gritts Director of Admissions, Records & Enrollment |
Main Address 83 Avan Nu Po Road Santa Fe, NM 87508-1300 (505) 424-2300 www.iaia.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 221 Degree-seeking undergrads: 184 Setting | Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $5 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 4% |
College Majors
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Gender Studies Indigenous liberal studies A,B Arts, Visual & Performing Fine/Studio Arts A,B English Language & Literature Creative Writing A,B Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Museum Studies A,B |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
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Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (505) 424-2300 |
| Website: | https://iaia.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | https://iaia.edu/admissions/apply/ |
| Address: | 83 Avan Nu Po Road, Santa Fe, NM 87508-1300 |
| Setting: | 41 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 582 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 38% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 7 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 455 (78% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates, Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $4,700 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $4,700 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 97% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $7,362 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | 1 | |||
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | ||||
| English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | 3 | 3 | ||
| Grand total | 3 | 6 | 6 | 1 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 1 | ||||
| Visual and Performing Arts | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 3 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $4,700 |
| Out-of-state | $4,700 |
| Books and supplies | $2,400 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $12,600 |
| Out-of-state | $12,600 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 31 | 97% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 31 | 97% | $7,362 |
| Student loan aid | 1 | 3% | $6,000 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 249 | 57% | $8,803 |
| Federal student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 217 | 97 | 120 | Percent admitted | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 29% | 27% | 32% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
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| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
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| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 582 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 522 |
| Graduate enrollment | 60 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development Accreditation
This institution is accredited by North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, The Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
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