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Aaniiih Nakoda College

#2044 in US ranking Harlem, MT
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$13,154
Tuition & fees
$3,750
Avg. aid
$6,318
Receiving aid
96%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
34%

What is the accreditation of Aaniiih Nakoda College?

Aaniiih Nakoda College is institutionally accredited by the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities (NWCCU). Institutional accreditation evaluates the college as a whole against the accreditor's standards.

Accreditation is important when students apply for eligible federal financial aid or ask another college to consider transfer credits. It does not guarantee that a receiving institution will accept a particular course. Students entering fields with licensing requirements should also check whether their specific program has any separate approval or accreditation that the profession requires.

What are the admission requirements at Aaniiih Nakoda College?

Aaniiih Nakoda College reports an open-admission policy for entering students. Applicants seeking a degree should be prepared to document high school completion or an equivalent credential, such as a GED, and complete the college's admission process.

Open admission should not be confused with automatic placement into every course or selective program. Academic records may be needed for advising, course placement, financial aid, or program eligibility. Applicants should use the current admission materials to confirm which transcripts and forms apply to them, particularly if they are entering a health-related program, returning after earlier college study, or seeking a certificate rather than a degree. The published open-admission designation does not, by itself, establish a universal SAT, ACT, essay, or recommendation requirement.

What are the application fees and waivers at Aaniiih Nakoda College?

Aaniiih Nakoda College's reported undergraduate application fee is $10. Applicants should confirm the amount displayed in the current application before paying, since an application charge is distinct from tuition, course fees, or any later enrollment expense.

Anyone who cannot afford the charge should ask the admissions office whether a waiver applies to their applicant category and how to request it before submitting payment. A waiver should not be assumed simply because a student qualifies for financial aid.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Aaniiih Nakoda College?

Prospective students should not assume that Aaniiih Nakoda College operates an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC unit on its campus. ROTC participation through another institution would require a confirmed cross-enrollment arrangement, a workable travel schedule, and approval from the host program.

Students interested in a commission should ask the college and the relevant ROTC host institution about current eligibility before building an academic plan around ROTC. Scholarship eligibility and eventual service obligations depend on the branch and the student's agreement; ordinary college admission does not confer an ROTC place.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Aaniiih Nakoda College?

Aaniiih Nakoda College generally accepts transfer credit from other accredited institutions. Admission as a transfer student and acceptance of individual courses are separate decisions.

Applicants with earlier college study should arrange for official transcripts and request a course-by-course evaluation. The useful questions are whether each course satisfies a specific program requirement, counts only as an elective, and fits any limits in the current catalog. Students planning to transfer out of Aaniiih Nakoda College should likewise obtain written guidance from their intended destination; accreditation alone does not guarantee that credits will apply to a chosen major.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Aaniiih Nakoda College?

Students interested in study abroad should not assume that Aaniiih Nakoda College has a standing semester exchange or faculty-led international program. Any outside opportunity would need academic approval before a student could rely on it for degree credit.

Before paying a third-party provider, a student should ask an academic adviser how courses would transfer, whether the dates fit the degree plan, and how financial aid would apply. Those decisions are particularly consequential in a short certificate or associate-degree program, where a course that transfers only as an elective may not advance graduation.

How to Apply to Aaniiih Nakoda College

Application fee

$10

Early Action

No

Aaniiih Nakoda College First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 23

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 24
Transfer: 14

Aaniiih Nakoda College Admission Requirements

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Open admission policy

Yes

Dual credit

Yes

Credit for life experiences

No

Advanced placement (AP) credits

No

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

Yes

Weekend/evening college

Yes

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

No

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

Aaniiih Nakoda College Transfer Acceptance Rate

Accept ACE recommendation for credit

Yes

Data last updated on November 2, 2026

Data sources: IPEDS 2024-25, Peterson 2026, College Scorecard 10/2026, Clery 2024 (2023-24), OpenAlex 2026

Figures on this profile come from federal and third-party datasets in the editions listed above and are refreshed periodically, so they may differ from what the institution currently reports. Confirm costs, deadlines and requirements with the school before making decisions.