- Nebraska Indian Community College is a public tribal land-grant community college with three locations in Nebraska: Macy on the Omaha Tribe reservation, Santee on the Santee Sioux reservation, and the urban South Sioux City.
School Highlights
Nebraska Indian Community College serves 620 students (22% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority American), which is more than the state average of 38%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 83%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Nebraska Indian Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 341% over five years.
Nebraska Indian Community College
(NE) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Tribal colleges and universities
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
53 staff
16 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Nebraska Indian Community College has grown by 260% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 6:1 over five years.
The Nebraska Indian Community College diversity score of 0.36 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 452% over five years.
Total Enrollment
620 students
220 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
138 students
138 students
# Part-Time Students
482 students
708 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
620 students
186 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
138 students
131 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
482 students
708 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
78%
2%
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
3%
16%
% White
17%
62%
Diversity Score
0.36
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
9%
51%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$18,300
$35,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
87%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Nebraska Indian Community College's ranking?
Nebraska Indian Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Nebraska for: Average community college minority breakdown, Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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