White Earth Tribal and Community College

Quick Facts

Address: 2250 College Rd, Mahnomen, MN 56557
Website: https://www.wetcc.edu/
Founded: 1997
Students: 121 (2020)

About

White Earth Tribal and Community College provides education rooted in Anishinaabe culture to the White Earth Reservation and other local populations in Northwestern Minnesota. The college orients its programs around the Seven Teaching of the Anishinaabe: Manaaji’idiwin (Respect), Zaagi’idiwin (Love), Zoongide’ewin (Courage/Bravery), Gwayakwaadiziwin (Honesty), Nibwaakaawin (Wisdom), Dabasendizowin (Humility), and Debwewin (Truth). WETCC is an accredited, Land Grant Institution, founded by the White Earth Tribal Council in 1997.

As of Spring 2020, 85% of the 121 student enrolles identified as American Indian, representing eleven tribal nations. Sixty-three percent of students are female, and the vast majority of students take courses on a full time basis. Seventy-nine percent of student enrolles are first generation college students.

White Earth Tribal and Community College offers Associates programs in the following areas: human services, environmental sciences, business, education, humanities, arts and social sciences, and Native American Studies.