Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs)

TCUs were created in response to the higher education needs of American Indians and generally serve geographically isolated populations that have no other means accessing education beyond the high school level. TCUs have become increasingly important to educational opportunity for American Indian students and are unique institutions that combine personal attention with cultural relevance to encourage American Indians—especially those living on reservations—to overcome the barriers they face to higher education.

October 1998

What Makes the Tribal Colleges Unique?

Tribal Colleges: An Introduction »
Provides an overview of tribal colleges, their role in postsecondary education, and the students and communities they serve.