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United Tribes Technical College

#1610 in US ranking Bismarck, ND
Type:
Private not-for-profit
Programs:
4 years or more

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Cost

Cost / year
$12,880
Tuition & fees
$4,632
Avg. aid
$13,674
Receiving aid
100%

Outcomes

Graduation rate
21%
Median salary
$36,605
1 yr after graduation

What is the accreditation of United Tribes Technical College?

United Tribes Technical College is institutionally accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). Institutional accreditation evaluates the college as a whole; it is distinct from any approval or specialized accreditation that a particular professional program may require.

Accreditation is relevant to federal financial aid eligibility, but it does not guarantee that another college will accept a particular course in transfer. It also does not, by itself, establish eligibility for a state professional license. Applicants considering a regulated field - such as teaching or health care - should check the specific program's current approvals and the licensing rules in the state where they intend to work.

What are the admission requirements at United Tribes Technical College?

UTTC reports an open-admission policy, but applicants still need to complete the college's admissions process and establish eligibility for the credential they seek. Degree-seeking applicants should be prepared to document high school completion or an equivalent credential and submit the academic records the admissions office requests.

Open admission should not be confused with automatic entry into every program. Programs involving clinical work, professional preparation or other specialized training may have additional prerequisites or separate selection steps. Applicants should review the requirements for their intended program before assuming that admission to the college secures a place in it.

Students with prior college coursework, international credentials or a GED should identify their applicant category when seeking instructions. SAT and ACT scores should not be assumed necessary without a current requirement for the relevant program; similarly, applicants should not treat an essay or recommendation as mandatory unless the college specifically asks for one.

What are the application fees and waivers at United Tribes Technical College?

Applicants should check UTTC's current admissions application for any charge before submitting it. An application fee, if assessed, is separate from tuition, housing charges and any enrollment-related payment.

Anyone concerned about an application charge should ask the admissions office about waiver eligibility and the request procedure before paying. That is especially important because a fee waiver granted after submission may not work like one approved in advance. Students applying to a selective program should also check whether that program has its own application process or charges.

What types of ROTC programs are available at United Tribes Technical College?

Students interested in Reserve Officers' Training Corps should not assume that UTTC operates an Army, Air Force or Navy ROTC unit on its campus. ROTC participation through a host university, when permitted, is a different arrangement from joining a unit run by one's own college.

A prospective participant should ask the relevant ROTC host program whether it accepts UTTC students through cross-enrollment and whether class schedules and transportation make participation workable. Scholarship eligibility, medical and academic standards, training requirements, and potential military service obligations must be checked with that program before applying.

What are the requirements for transfer students at United Tribes Technical College?

Students transferring into UTTC should apply for admission and request an evaluation of their previous college work. Admission to the college and acceptance of a particular course toward a degree are separate decisions.

Transfer applicants should arrange for official transcripts from every college attended and provide high school or equivalency records if the admissions office requires them. The registrar or academic advising office can determine how prior courses apply to UTTC's current program requirements; a course may transfer as elective credit without satisfying a specific major requirement. Students should obtain that evaluation early enough to avoid registering for a course they have effectively already completed.

Applicants bringing advanced placement credit should ask how their examination results are documented and applied. The college reports accepting AP credit, but the award of credit depends on its applicable policy and scores.

What types of study abroad programs are available at United Tribes Technical College?

A student interested in studying abroad while enrolled at UTTC should begin with academic advising rather than assume that an outside trip will earn degree credit. The key questions are whether a proposed course will be approved in advance, how its credits will be evaluated and whether it fits the student's program sequence.

Financial aid for an external or partner-led experience can involve additional eligibility and enrollment rules. Students considering international coursework should seek written academic approval and a financial aid review before committing to travel expenses or paying a third-party provider.

How to Apply to United Tribes Technical College

Regular application deadline

August 9

Early Action

No

United Tribes Technical College First-Year Students

Where first-year students come from

In-state: 69
Out-of-state: 40
International: 1

Freshmen vs. transfer students

Freshmen: 110
Transfer: 78

United Tribes Technical College Admission Requirements

High school completions

General Educational Development (GED) required

Open admission policy

Yes

Dual credit

No

Credit for life experiences

No

Advanced placement (AP) credits

Yes

Special learning opportunities

Orientation program

No

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

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.