Navajo Technical University: Review & Facts

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Navajo Technical University is a small four-year, public school with 1,355 students enrolled. This school is the only school located in Crownpoint, New Mexico.

Navajo Technical University is also a Tribal School and a member of American Indian Higher Education Consortium.

Academic Offerings

At Navajo Technical University you can receive your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered
57
Navajo Technical University deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 57 majors. The most popular concentrations are Industrial Technologies, Education, Welding, Engineering, and Office and Clerical Services. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at Navajo Technical University is extremely low at 29% (way below New Mexico average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students do not seem to enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
29%
Bad
The graduation rate at Navajo Technical University is very low: 13%. Roughly 14% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at Navajo Technical University is good - 8:1. Read more details regarding instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition costs are extremely low, around $1,800 a year. The additional fees at Navajo Technical University (not included in tuition costs) are around $700; this makes it a total of $2,500 per year.

Read the details about Navajo Technical University additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
The school will consider accepting your dual credits earned prior to admission.

The graduate application fee is $50.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about enrolling to Navajo Technical University and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (505) 786-4100 or check Navajo Technical University Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$2,600
Low
Navajo Technical University provides a distance learning option and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Navajo Technical University, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
B
Dicey
Navajo Technical University provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates nearly 200 students, which provides a nice on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low - around $2,600 a year.

Based on the college crime numbers, Navajo Technical University seems to be a generally safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Navajo Technical University Location and Address

Postal Address:
Navajo Technical University
Lower Point Road, State Road 371
Crownpoint, New Mexico
87313-0849, USA
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