School Overview
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (abbreviated SIPI) is a two-year community college in Alburquerque, New Mexico that is funded and operated by the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA), an agency of the U.S. federal government. The student body at SIPI is represented by more than 120 Native American indian tribes.
SIPI was established in 1971 in order to prepare Native American Indians to effectively integrate in a modern society and obtain good jobs through advanced training and higher education, and to help students develop the skills necessary to help establish strong Native American communities. In short, the institute was conceived to as a means to serve the Native American Community.
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is a land grant institution and was regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (up until 2010). It has articulation agreements with several four-year colleges and universities, inside and outside of New Mexico, that ensure its quality students will be admitted upon graduation. Specifically, SIPI has established a special relationship with New Mexico State University, University of New Mexico, and New Mexico Highlands University that ensure its students receive special consideration with respect to recruitment, retention and admittance.
General Information
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Admission Office 9169 Coors Road NW Albuquerque, NM 87184 (505) 346-2324 (800) 586-7474 Fax: (505) 346-2373 [email protected] Contact: Joseph Carpio Registrar |
Main Address PO Box 10146 Albuquerque, NM 87184 (505) 346-2347 www.sipi.bia.edu |
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Size Total undergrads: 470 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 143 Degree-seeking undergrads: 470 Setting |
Degrees offered: |
Admissions Information
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Application Fee College has an application fee: No |
Admissions Policies/Requirements
Very important admission factors: Racial/Ethnic Status Considered: Character/Personal Qualities ACT, COMPASS, and TABE required for placement. |
College Majors
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Agriculture & Related Sciences Agribusiness Operations A Business, Management, & Marketing Accounting Technology A,C Computer & Information Sciences Computer Science A,C Education Early Childhood Education A,C Engineering Technologies Civil Drafting/Civil Engineering C Family & Consumer Sciences Institutional Food Production A Health Professions & Clinical Sciences Opticianry/Opthalmic Dispensing Services A Liberal Arts & Sciences Liberal Arts & Sciences A Natural Resources & Conservation Environmental Science A,C Personal & Culinary Services Culinary Arts/Related Services A,C Social Sciences Cartography A,C |
Degrees, certificates and diplomas for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (505) 346-2347 |
| Website: | www.sipi.edu |
| Type of School: | 2-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | |
| Address: | 9169 Coors Blvd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120-3101 |
| Setting: | Suburb: Large |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 443 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | % |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 20 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 435 (98% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Certificates, Associates |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $1,095 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $1,095 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 70% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $5,187 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 2 | 3 | |||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Education | 1 | 1 | |||
| Engineering | 1 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 1 | |||
| Health Professions and Related Programs | 1 | 1 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | ||||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Personal and Culinary Services | 1 | 1 | |||
| Social Sciences | 1 | 1 | |||
| Grand total | 7 | 12 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute 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 | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $1,095 |
| Out-of-state | $1,095 |
| Books and supplies | $825 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 81 | 70% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 81 | 70% | $5,187 |
| Student loan aid | 0 | 0% | $0 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 249 | 68% | $4,820 |
| Federal student loans | 0 | 0% | $0 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute students.
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 | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Enrollment, Fall 2020
| Total Enrollment | 443 |
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| Undergraduate enrollment | 443 |
| Graduate enrollment | 0 |
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
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute Accreditation
This institution is accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Specialized institution accreditations:
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