Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute is a public 2-year college in Albuquerque, New Mexico with 215 undergraduates. It has open admission, costs an average of $6,961 a year after grants and graduates 11% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute acceptance rate and admissions
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute has open admission: it admits students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs, such as nursing or other health fields, can have their own entry requirements.
Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $1,095 |
|---|---|
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $675 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $14,442 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $6,961 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $6,961 a year after grants and scholarships, $7,481 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
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Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 11% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years (students who started in 2022).
- Former students earned a median of $32,730 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
Earnings compared
Trade and career programs at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culinary arts | Associate degree | 7 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 215 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 61% women, 39% men
- 8 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by Higher Learning Commission
Frequently asked questions
Is it hard to get into Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute?
No. Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute has open admission for students with a high school diploma or equivalent. Some programs may have extra requirements.
How much does Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $1,095 for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $6,961 a year in 2024-25.
What is the graduation rate at Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute?
11% of first-time, full-time students finished within three years.
How much do Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institute graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $32,730 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.