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Navajo Technical University

#1538 in US ranking Crownpoint, NM
Type:
Public
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$13,681
Tuition & fees
$2,498
Avg. aid
$8,332
Receiving aid
96%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
12%
Median salary
$33,080
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of Navajo Technical University?

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.

What are the admission requirements at Navajo Technical University?

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.

What are the application fees and waivers at Navajo Technical University?

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.

What types of ROTC programs are available at Navajo Technical University?

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.

What are the requirements for transfer students at Navajo Technical University?

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.

What types of study abroad programs are available at Navajo Technical University?

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.

Navajo Technical University First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 81
Out-of-state: 100

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 181
Transfer: 163

Navajo Technical University Admission Requirements

Open admission policy

Yes

Dual credit

Yes

Credit for life experiences

No

Advanced placement (AP) credits

No

Special learning opportunities

Study abroad

No

Student can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization

Yes

Preparation at another institution required

No

Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teacher

No

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.