Greetings from the Tribal College Journal — the world’s only nonprofit media company dedicated to the growing Tribal College Movement!
Since 1989, Tribal College Journal has covered the news, newsmakers, and issues in American Indian higher education, earning multiple awards for excellence in design and content from the Native American Journalists Association, the Society of National Associations Publications, and the Western Publications Association.
Advertising with TCJ will allow you to reach a critical audience of tribal college students, educators, and supporters. Our readers trust the consistent quality of our magazine and website and by extension, they trust our advertisers.
With expertise in both print and online media, Tribal College Journal’s advertising coordinator is ready to answer your questions and help you explore and execute an effective media plan.
Click here to contact the advertising coordinator
OUR AUDIENCE
Tribal College Journal magazine and TCJ.org have a broad and loyal following of over 24,000 readers, the majority of whom are in the field of higher education. Our readers are widely distributed throughout Indian Country and beyond, including:
- Students, faculty, and staff at all 37 tribal colleges
- Professors and students at colleges and universities nationwide
- High school counselors and students
- Tribal, state, and federal lawmakers
- Individuals nationwide who understand and actively support Native higher education
By placing an ad with Tribal College Journal, you will reach a distinguished group interested in furthering their own education and career as well as promoting opportunities for others. Native-related books, conferences, art, jewelry, and activities also greatly interest our readers, according to our latest reader survey.
ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES
Print Advertising
Reach our most loyal subscribers by placing a display ad in Tribal College Journal’s national quarterly magazine, the only magazine published for the tribal colleges and those who support American Indian higher education.
Website Advertising
TCJ.org is now more insightful and timelier than ever. The website includes tribal college news updated daily, analysis, video specials, web-exclusive feature articles and columns, as well as our regular podcast, Current Reflections, which taps the wisdom and knowledge of longtime tribal college leaders. Further, our news aggregator, TCU News Roundup, collects all stories about TCUs nationwide, making TCJ.org the place for all new information and stories on or about tribal colleges. Finally, our website gives access to our searchable online archive, which includes every article published since Tribal College Journal was born in 1989.
There are a variety of ways to advertise on TCJ.org. We understand that our clients have different objectives. Our goal is to give customers the flexibility to run dynamic campaigns that influence our readers.
Our Student Literary Magazine and Website
TCJ Student and TCJStudent.org feature a wide array of tribal college student creative writing, art, and film. We also publish student blogs and videos, making our student platform the place for artistic expression that brings together Native students at TCUs from across Indian Country.
Click here to visit TCJStudent.org
Online Job Board Advertising
Created specifically for recruiters who are looking for instant access to TCJ’s unique online audience, the TCJ Job Board puts you directly in touch with a wide range of qualified and interested candidates.
Click here for TCJ Job Board rates and information
Newsletter Advertising
Twice per month, we email our newsletter directly to thousands of readers and constituents. This is the optimal way to reach quickly and efficiently a wide audience that is updated regularly—all at a bargain rate.
Advertorial (paid editorial content*)
Deliver a more complete message with paid editorial content for both print and online. Multiple-page discounts are available.
We also offer advertorial production services. Employ TCJ’s professional publishing team to create your message for you. Services include writing, photography, editing, and design. We can develop some or all portions of your PR piece.
*All paid editorial content must be clearly marked as such in both the print and online editions of Tribal College Journal.
Podcast Advertising
TCJ.org now offers advertising slots in our quarterly podcast, Current Reflections. Each episode features an exclusive interview on the quarterly theme with a longtime tribal college leader or educator, who offers their insights, analysis, and advice. You can place your ad at the beginning, middle, or end of a podcast episode.
Click here to explore our Current Reflections backlog
RATES
Click here to download our media kit
CONTACT
Tribal College Journal
Advertising Department
(970) 764-4238
As the quarterly publication of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium, Tribal College Journal will requisition and accept ads that align with AIHEC’s mission and goals.



