PublicRuralInstitute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development
Institute of American Indian Arts
Santa Fe, New Mexico 87508-1300
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Close-knit campus — excellent value
Institute of American Indian and Alaska Native Culture and Arts Development is a public rural institution in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 307 undergraduates with a 8:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
25% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $24,505 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $12,322.
More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History The Institute of American Indian Arts was co-founded by Lloyd Kiva New (Cherokee, 1916–2002) and Dr.
- •George Boyce in 1962 with funding from the Bureau of Indian Affairs.
- •The school was founded upon the recommendation of the BIA Department of Education and the Indian Arts and Crafts Board.
- •From 1962 to 1979, IAIA ran a high school program, and began offering college- and graduate-level art courses in 1975.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Typical Application Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
100.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Programs (22)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
58%
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
1
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from NM state average