Tohono O'Odham Community College

What Tohono O'Odham Community College does

Tohono O'odham Community College (TOCC), branded in O'odham as Tohono O'odham Kekel Ha-Maṣcamakuḍ, is a two-year private nonprofit tribal college chartered by the Tohono O'odham Nation's Legislative Council in 1998 and headquartered in Sells, Arizona. TOCC holds initial accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) granted in February 2005 (most recently reaffirmed in 2021 under the Standard Pathway) and was designated a 1994 Land Grant Institution by the USDA in 2004. It is the sole accredited provider of higher education physically located within the Tohono O'odham Nation, and operates four campuses: S-cuk Du'ag Maṣcamakuḍ (Main Campus in the Schuk Toak District), Wiṣag Koṣ Maṣcamakuḍ (West Campus in Sells), S-Ki:kig Maṣcama Ki: (Phoenix Center in Midtown Phoenix, relocated in 2024), and the San Carlos Apache College site in San Carlos. Fall 2025 enrollment was 1,202 students (96% American Indian/Alaska Native), with 111 degrees and certificates awarded in the July 2024 – June 2025 cycle.

TOCC's core academic product consists of 18 associate degree options and 12 certificate programs across Arts, Business, Computer Information Systems, Education, GIS, Liberal Arts, Science & Health, Social Work, and Tohono O'odham Studies, supplemented by DOL-registered/NCCER-certified apprenticeship programs in construction trades (carpentry, electrical, plumbing), micro-certificate programs in horseshoeing, natural resources, and Tohono O'odham Crop Production, dual enrollment for high school students, GED preparation, and the O'odham Ñi'okĭ Ki: (O'odham Language Center) opened November 2024. The underlying technology stack is a standard commercial SIS/LMS configuration: Jenzabar powers the MyTOCC student portal, Canvas (Instructure) delivers online and hybrid courses under AZ SARA reciprocity, Google Workspace provides email and collaboration, and Freshservice runs IT support; integrations include Zoom (virtual services), NetTutor (tutoring), EdReady (diagnostic assessment), Qualtrics (surveys), GED.com, and TalkCampus (mental health).

The business model is mission-driven nonprofit education rather than commercial revenue generation. Tuition is fully waived for members of any federally recognized U.S. tribe (verified via Tribal ID or Certificate of Indian Blood), while non-native and non-enrolled students pay $36/credit hour — described as the lowest in Arizona. Revenue streams are diversified across: (i) federal grants and contracts (USDA-NIFA Land Grant funding, NSF TCUP, U.S. Department of Education HEERF/CARES Act, TCCU), representing approximately one-third of college revenues per the Financial Management office; (ii) tribal government support from the Tohono O'odham Nation; (iii) financial aid flowing through students (FAFSA, tribal higher education programs, scholarships); and (iv) sponsored projects from American Indian College Fund, Ascendium, and Native American Agriculture Fund. Auxiliary revenue includes housing ($1,200/semester with subsidized meals), bookstore sales, and program fees. Distribution is community-driven and event-driven — open-door admissions, dual enrollment outreach at five partner high schools, Bridge Coordinators embedded in districts, and the S.T.A.R.T. Initiative — rather than paid digital marketing.

Name

Tohono O'Odham Community College

Legal name

Tohono O'odham Community College

Website

http://www.tocc.edu/

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Tohono O'odham Community College is a two-year HLC-accredited tribal college in Sells, Arizona, serving the Tohono O'odham Nation with 18 associate degrees, 12 certificate programs, apprenticeships, dual enrollment, and micro-credentials across four Arizona campuses.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tribal Higher Education

NAICS

Junior Colleges (6112), Junior Colleges (61121), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Tribal Community Colleges (2-Year) (EDAHADAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tribal Technical & Workforce Development Colleges (Trades/Applied Programs) (EDAHANAE), Comprehensive Community Colleges (Transfer + Workforce) (EDAHADAE)

Keywords

• Tribal college education
• Associate degree programs
• Certificate programs
• Dual enrollment
• Apprenticeship training

Headquarters

HQ city

Sells

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: TOCC charges tuition per credit hour. Native American students enrolled in federally recognized tribes receive a full tuition waiver. Non-native and non-enrolled native students pay $36 per credit hour (reduced from $34.25/credit hour as of 2016). Additional revenue comes from housing fees ($1,200/semester), bookstore sales, and various program fees.
2. Federal Grants and Contracts: TOCC receives substantial funding from federal agencies including USDA-NIFA (Land Grant programs, micro-certificates), U.S. Department of Education (HEERF/CARES Act, TCCU grants), National Science Foundation TCUP, and others. Grants and contracts account for approximately one-third of college revenues per the Financial Management office.
3. Tribal Government Funding: TOCC is chartered by the Tohono O'odham Nation and receives support from the Nation. The Nation allocated $6 million for Phase 1 of permanent campus construction in 2005. The college also oversees grants administered on behalf of tribal departments.
4. Financial Aid and Scholarships: Students can access federal financial aid (FAFSA), tribal higher education programs, veteran resources, state funding, and institutional scholarships to cover tuition and fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Tohono O'odham Community College (TOCC) is a two-year tribal college that delivers higher education services to primarily Tohono O'odham Nation residents and other students. It offers 18 associate degree options, 12 certificate programs, dual enrollment for high school students, a registered apprenticeship program in construction trades, micro-certificate programs in agriculture and natural resources, and GED preparation, all delivered across four Arizona campuses and online via Canvas LMS.

Product overview

Tohono O'odham Community College is a two-year Tribal College offering a comprehensive higher education ecosystem centered on its student information portal (MyTOCC powered by Jenzabar) and learning management system (Canvas). The institution provides 18 associate degree programs (transfer and direct employment tracks) and 12 certificate programs across disciplines including Arts, Business, Computer Information Systems, Education, GIS, Liberal Arts, Science & Health, Social Work, and Tohono O'odham Studies. Specialized programs include an apprenticeship program in construction trades, a Land Grant Office of Sustainability with micro-certificates in agriculture and natural resources, GED preparation, and dual enrollment for high school students. The institution operates four campuses (Main, West, Phoenix Center, and San Carlos Apache College site) and offers online/hybrid course modalities. Cultural programs include the O'odham Language Center, Himdag requirements, and wellness services. Student support encompasses academic advising, tutoring, counseling, disability resources, athletics (Jegos), and campus housing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• MyTOCC Student Portal
• Canvas Learning Management System
• Associate Degree Programs
• Certificate Programs
• Apprenticeship Program
• Micro-Certificate Programs
• Pre-College GED Program
• Dual Enrollment Program
• Land Grant Office of Sustainability (LGOS)
• A Student's Journey (ASJ)
• O'odham Ñi'okī Ki: (O'odham Language Center)
• Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Training Program
• Athletics (Jegos)
• Campus Housing
• O'ohana Ki: Library

Quantifiable outcome

• 65% full-time first-time cohort retention rate (Fall 2024 to Fall 2025)
• +6 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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App detail

Integration11 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Tohono O'odham Nation Health Care (TONHC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2025In Spring 2025, TOCC partnered with TONHC and the Tohono O'odham Nation Fire Department (TONFD) to offer the first Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) training program held on campus.
• San Carlos Apache College (SCAC)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2017TOCC sponsored San Carlos Apache College as a TOCC site beginning Fall 2017. HLC approved TOCC's request in 2016 to recognize SCAC as a site under TOCC's auspices. Courses were offered to 58 students in Fall 2017. The intent was to support SCAC until it achieved independent accreditation, with a target date of 2019-2021. TOCC and SCAC students may register for either college's courses.
• University of Arizona — Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center (SWEHSC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerA Student's Journey (ASJ) is a joint-collaboration between TOCC and the Southwest Environmental Health Sciences Center (SWEHSC) at the University of Arizona, funded by the Agnese Nelms Haury Program for Social and Environmental Justice. The program increases the number of Native Americans attaining bachelor's degrees on the Tohono O'odham Nation, provides summer on-campus experiences at UArizona (with stipend, college credit, and internship), and supports community fall practicum placements with tribal departments.
• Arizona State University (MyPath2ASU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTOCC and ASU are in partnership through MyPath2ASU, offering college students transfer pathways with personalized course-by-course transfer plans. Students can choose from more than 400 on-ground and online pathways. Students with 2.5+ GPA are guaranteed admission to all Public Arizona Universities.
• Pima Community College (PCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerHistorical partnership: TOCC partnered with Pima Community College and offered classes starting in 2000 under the auspices of PCC, providing the needed accreditation until TOCC achieved its own HLC accreditation in 2005. PCC provided degrees and certificates for TOCC students as an accredited institution during this period.
• Native American Horse Education Foundation (NAHEF)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Horseshoeing Micro-Certificate program at TOCC's Land Grant Office of Sustainability is part of a collaborative agreement with NAHEF. Each graduate receives a certificate of completion and equipment to start a business. The program also offers a two-week introductory horseshoeing course for community members.
• Arizona Conservation Corps (AZCC)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Natural Resources Micro-Certificate Program (NRMCP) is a collaboration between TOCC, AZCC, the Tohono O'odham Nation's Department of Natural Resources (TON-NR), and the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum (ASDM). After completing the micro-certificate, graduates can be hired by AZCC, TON-NR, or ASDM.
• Tohono O'odham Nation Department of Natural Resources (TON-NR)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTON-NR is a key partner in the Natural Resources Micro-Certificate Program and collaborates on land grant and sustainability initiatives at TOCC. Graduates of the NRMCP can be hired by TON-NR.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Little Big Horn College: A tribal college chartered by the Crow Tribe in Montana. Comparable as a small 2-year TCU with associate degrees, certificates, and cultural programming serving a single tribal nation—very similar institutional scale to TOCC.
• Blackfeet Community College: A tribal college chartered by the Blackfeet Nation in Browning, Montana. Comparable as a small 2-year TCU with associate degrees, cultural integration, and apprenticeship/trade programming—similar enrollment scale and mission.
• Diné College: The flagship tribal college chartered by the Navajo Nation in 1968, Diné College operates as a 2-year/4-year institution with multiple campuses across Arizona, New Mexico, and Utah. It is the most directly comparable TCU peer given shared Arizona footprint, Land Grant status, dual enrollment programs, and transfer partnerships with Arizona public universities.
• Oglala Lakota College: A tribal college chartered by the Oglala Sioux Tribe on the Pine Ridge Reservation, offering associate through master's degrees. Comparable in Land Grant status, cultural mission, and community-embedded enrollment model.
• Sitting Bull College: A tribal college chartered by the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe in Fort Yates, North Dakota. Comparable as a 1994 Land Grant TCU offering associate and bachelor's programs with cultural integration and workforce development focus.
• Turtle Mountain Community College: A tribal college in Belcourt, North Dakota serving the Turtle Mountain Band of Chippewa Indians. Comparable as a Land Grant TCU with associate degrees, certificates, cultural integration, and similar enrollment scale (~1,000–2,000 students).
• San Carlos Apache College: A tribal college serving the San Carlos Apache community in Arizona. SCAC was actually a TOCC-sponsored site from 2017 until pursuing independent accreditation, making it the closest institutional peer in mission, geography, and student demographic.
• Salish Kootenai College: A tribal college on the Flathead Reservation in Montana offering associate and bachelor's programs. Comparable in Land Grant status, career-technical programming, and culturally integrated curriculum for a single tribal nation.
• Navajo Technical University: A tribal university chartered by the Navajo Nation in Chinle, Arizona. Offers certificates, associate, and bachelor's degrees with a strong career-technical and Land Grant mission—directly comparable to TOCC's apprenticeship and micro-certificate programming.

Broad incumbents

• Pima Community College: The regional community college system based in Tucson, Arizona. Pima Community College is a historical partner of TOCC (accredited TOCC's early classes from 2000–2005) and serves as a broader incumbent for non-Native and transfer-oriented students in the same Arizona service region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/tohonooodhamcc

Compliance3 records

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries1 record

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