Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

9169 Coors Rd NW, Albuquerque, NM 87120

http://www.sipi.bia.edu/

School Description

Provided by Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

It is the mission of Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute (SIPI), a National Indian Community College, to provide quality technical and higher education opportunities that meet the dynamic needs of federally recognized tribes. This endeavor provide the opportunities to: enter the technological workforce as self-sufficient and contributing members of society; acquire higher levels of academic achievement; and enrich and enhance student learning and self-esteem by responding to their mental, social, physical, spiritual, and cultural needs.

SIPI accepts as students American Indian and Alaskan Natives, who must meet one of two tribal affiliation criteria: verification of US Federal tribal membership from a Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) agency or tribal census office; or must be one-quarter percent or more blood quantum of a federally recognized tribe(s), verified by either a BIA agency or tribal census office.

The College is continuing to develop additional post-secondary training programs that are specific to the needs of industry and the National Indian Community.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Southwest
Setting:
Large City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Nickname:
SIPI

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
84%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 675
Students Receiving Aid:
35%
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Degree Programs at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

Associate's Level Programs

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

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  • Arts & Humanities

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    • General Studies See more schools with programs in General Studies
      • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
        A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.
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  • Business

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    • Accounting & Related Services See more schools with programs in Accounting & Related Services
      • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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    • Administrative Services See more schools with programs in Administrative Services
      • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
        A program that prepares individuals to support business information operations by using computer equipment to enter, process, and retrieve data for a wide variety of administrative purposes. Includes instruction in using basic business software and hardware; business computer networking; principles of desktop publishing; preparing mass mailings; compiling and editing spreadsheets; list maintenance; preparing tables and graphs; receipt control; and preparing business performance reports.
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      • Business Administration and Management
        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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    • Hospitality & Restaurants See more schools with programs in Hospitality & Restaurants
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      • Business/Commerce
        This program provides a general study of business, including the processes of interchanging goods and services (buying, selling and producing), business organization, and accounting as used in profit-making and nonprofit public and private institutions and agencies. The programs may prepare individuals to apply business principles and techniques in various occupational settings.
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  • Communication & Media

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  • Education

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      • Early Childhood Education
        A program that prepares individuals to teach students ranging in age from infancy through eight years (grade three), depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all relevant subject matter.
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  • Engineering

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    • Electrical Technician
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    • Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
      A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers and other professionals engaged in developing and using indoor and outdoor environmental pollution control systems. Includes instruction in environmental safety principles, testing and sampling procedures, laboratory techniques, instrumentation calibration, safety and protection procedures, equipment maintenance, and report preparation.
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  • Health & Medical Services

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    • Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services See more schools with programs in Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services
      • Opticianry/Ophthalmic Dispensing Optician
        A program that prepares individuals to adapt and fit corrective eyewear, including eyeglasses and contact lenses, as prescribed by ophthalmologists or optometrists; to assist patients in selecting appropriate frames; and to prepare work orders for ophthalmic laboratory technicians. Includes instruction in geometrical optics; ophthalmic optics; anatomy of the eye; optical instrumentation; use and maintenance of adjustment and cleaning tools; prescription interpretation; contact lens adaptation and fitting; prosthesis fitting; facial and eye measuring; pathology identification; record-keeping; and patient and business administrative tasks.
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  • Social Sciences

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      • Cartography
        Students of Cartography learn the systematic process of map-making and the application of mathematical, computer, and other techniques to the science of mapping geographic information. The program includes instruction in cartographic theory and map projections, computer-assisted cartography, map design and layout, photogrammetry, air photo interpretation, remote sensing, cartographic editing, and applications to specific industrial, commercial, research, and governmental mapping problems.
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  • Technician Careers

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      • Electromechanical and Instrumentation and Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
      • Survey Technology/ Surveying
        A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the delineation, determination, planning and positioning of land tracts, land and water boundaries, land contours and features; and the preparation of related maps, charts and reports. Includes instruction in applied geodesy, computer graphics, photointerpretation, plane and geodetic surveying, mensuration, traversing, survey equipment operation and maintenance, instrument calibration, and basic cartography.
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  • Technology

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    • Information Systems Operation and Management See more schools with programs in Information Systems Operation and Management
      • General Computer Science
        A general program that focuses on computers, computing problems and solutions, and the design of computer systems and user interfaces from a scientific perspective. Includes instruction in the principles of computational science, and computing theory; computer hardware design; computer development and programming; and applications to a variety of end-use situations.
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      • Computer and Information Sciences
        A general program that focuses on computing, computer science, and information science and systems as part of a broad and/or interdisciplinary program. Such programs are undifferentiated as to title and content and are not to be confused with specific programs in computer science, information science, or related support services.
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Certificate Programs at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute

  • Agriculture and Natural Resources

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    • Natural Resources and Conservation See more schools with programs in Natural Resources and Conservation
      • Natural Resources/Conservation
        A general program that focuses on the studies and activities relating to the natural environment and its conservation, use, and improvement. Includes instruction in subjects such as climate, air, soil, water, land, fish and wildlife, and plant resources; in the basic principles of environmental science and natural resources management; and the recreational and economic uses of renewable and nonrenewable natural resources.
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  • Business

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    • Accounting & Related Services See more schools with programs in Accounting & Related Services
      • Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
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    • Administrative Services See more schools with programs in Administrative Services
      • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
        A program that prepares individuals to support business information operations by using computer equipment to enter, process, and retrieve data for a wide variety of administrative purposes. Includes instruction in using basic business software and hardware; business computer networking; principles of desktop publishing; preparing mass mailings; compiling and editing spreadsheets; list maintenance; preparing tables and graphs; receipt control; and preparing business performance reports.
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    • General Business See more schools with programs in General Business
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        Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.
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  • Communication & Media

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    • Graphics & Multimedia See more schools with programs in Graphics & Multimedia
      • Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
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  • Culinary Arts & Food Service

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    • Food Preparation/Professional Cooking/Kitchen Assistant
      A program that prepares individuals to serve under the supervision of chefs and other food service professionals as kitchen support staff and commercial food preparation workers. Includes instruction in kitchen organization and operations, sanitation and quality control, basic food preparation and cooking skills, kitchen and kitchen equipment maintenance, and quantity food measurement and monitoring.
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  • Education

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  • Health & Medical Services

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    • Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services See more schools with programs in Ophthalmic and Optometric Support Services
      • Optomeric Technician/Assistant
        A program that prepares individuals to assist optometrists in providing patient care, administering examinations and treatments, and performing office administrative functions. Includes instruction in applied anatomy and physiology of the eye, visual testing, patient communication, patient preparation, medications and administration, dispensing and fitting of eyeglasses and contact lenses, record-keeping, and office management skills.
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  • Social Sciences

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      • Cartography
        Students of Cartography learn the systematic process of map-making and the application of mathematical, computer, and other techniques to the science of mapping geographic information. The program includes instruction in cartographic theory and map projections, computer-assisted cartography, map design and layout, photogrammetry, air photo interpretation, remote sensing, cartographic editing, and applications to specific industrial, commercial, research, and governmental mapping problems.
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  • Technician Careers

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    • Engineering Technology See more schools with programs in Engineering Technology
      • Computer Systems Technology
        A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of professionals who use computer systems. Includes instruction in basic computer design and architecture, programming, problems of specific computer applications, component and system maintenance and inspection procedures, hardware and software problem diagnosis and repair, and report preparation.
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      • Environmental Control Technologies/Technicians
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      • Survey Technology/ Surveying
        A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the delineation, determination, planning and positioning of land tracts, land and water boundaries, land contours and features; and the preparation of related maps, charts and reports. Includes instruction in applied geodesy, computer graphics, photointerpretation, plane and geodetic surveying, mensuration, traversing, survey equipment operation and maintenance, instrument calibration, and basic cartography.
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  • Technology

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Students

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 84%
Part-Time 16%
Race/Ethnicity
Other 100%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%
African-American 0%
Caucasian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 51%
Out-of-State 49%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
New Mexico 51%
Arizona 28%
Oklahoma 6%
South Dakota 2%
California 1%
Percent of Students International: 0%
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) Expenses  
Published Tuition and Fees:
$ 675    
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 675    
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 1,270 35%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 478 20%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 400 6%  
Any Aid:
  35%  

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Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
Albuquerque, NM 87120
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