
Navajo Technical University is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Institutional accreditation evaluates the university as a whole and is relevant to its eligibility to participate in federal student-aid programs.
Institutional accreditation does not mean that every professional program holds a separate specialized accreditation. Students pursuing engineering, teaching, health-related, or other licensed occupations should check the accreditation and licensing requirements for their specific program and intended state of employment. Likewise, another college decides whether and how NTU credits will transfer; HLC accreditation does not compel another institution to accept every course.
NTU reports an open-admission policy for entering students. Open admission generally means the institution does not select among otherwise eligible applicants using a competitive acceptance rate; it does not eliminate documentation, placement, or program-specific requirements.
Prospective degree-seeking students should expect to complete an NTU application and establish their educational background with the records appropriate to their applicant category, such as a high school or equivalency record and any prior college transcripts. Applicants should use current admissions instructions to determine whether placement measures or additional materials apply to their program. Requirements for a selective or professionally regulated program can differ from general admission to the university.
NTU accepts dual credit. A high school student considering that route should confirm eligibility and how a particular course would apply to a later NTU credential. The university's current admissions calendar is the appropriate place to check term-specific submission dates rather than assuming that open admission means applications can be completed after classes begin.
Applicants should distinguish an application fee from later charges such as tuition, course fees, and housing costs. Before submitting an NTU application, check the current admissions form for any fee that applies to the chosen applicant category and submission method.
If paying an application charge would be a hardship, ask admissions whether a waiver is offered and whether approval must be obtained before submitting the form. A general application-fee rule should not be assumed to cover a separate professional-program application.
Students interested in Reserve Officers' Training Corps should not assume that NTU operates an Army, Air Force, or Navy ROTC detachment on its Crownpoint campus. Participation through another college, if feasible, would require confirmation from that ROTC host and NTU about cross-enrollment, travel, scheduling, and academic credit.
ROTC scholarships and eventual service obligations depend on the branch and the student's contract status. Those terms should be established with an authorized ROTC program before treating ROTC as part of an NTU enrollment or financing plan.
Students transferring to NTU should apply under the appropriate admissions category and arrange for records from each college they previously attended. Admission as a transfer student and acceptance of individual transfer courses are separate decisions.
Before committing to a degree plan, request an official evaluation of prior coursework and compare the result with the current NTU program requirements. Ask specifically which courses satisfy general education or major requirements, whether grades and course age affect acceptance, and how many credits must be completed through NTU. This matters especially for sequenced engineering, education, and other programs where receiving elective credit may not shorten time to graduation.
Reported enrollment includes 163 transfer-in degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates. That count shows that transfer students attend NTU, but it does not establish that every course from another institution will apply to a chosen credential.
Students considering international study should establish whether a proposed experience can fit an NTU degree before making travel plans. Approval of a course for transfer credit, approval to substitute it for a required course, and eligibility to use financial aid abroad are different questions.
For a semester, short-term program, or independently arranged experience, the practical starting point is the academic department and financial aid office. Obtain written guidance on course equivalencies, enrollment status, costs, and aid treatment before paying a third-party provider. Do not assume that a program offered by another university is an NTU-operated exchange.
Open admission policy
YesDual credit
YesCredit for life experiences
NoAdvanced placement (AP) credits
NoStudy abroad
NoStudent can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
YesPreparation at another institution required
NoApproved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher
NoData 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.