- Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is a public tribal land-grant community college in unincorporated Bernalillo County, New Mexico, with an Albuquerque postal address.
School Highlights
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute serves 215 students (77% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American), which is less than the state average of 74%.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Enrollment: 215 students
- Acceptance Rate: 100%
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Mexico for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 56% over five years.
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
(NM) 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
Public
Public
Total Faculty
22 staff
51 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute has declined by 55% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute diversity score of 0.00 is equal to the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
215 students
908 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
24:1
# Full-Time Students
166 students
344 students
# Part-Time Students
49 students
800 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
215 students
896 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
166 students
357 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
49 students
800 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
100%
10%
Diversity Score
0.00
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
13%
28%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$21,200
$36,300
Tuition & Financial Aid
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
92%
Acceptance Rate
100%
100%
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute?
The acceptance rate of Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is 100%, which is equal to the state average of 100%.
What is Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute's ranking?
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute ranks among the top 20% of community college in New Mexico for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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