Oglala Lakota Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $2,684
- Out-of-State Tuition: $2,684
- Both in-state and out-of-state tuition are relatively affordable compared to national averages.
Student Population at Oglala Lakota:
- Total Enrollment: 1,188, including 495 online students
- 1,139 Undergraduate, 49 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 30.2% men, 69.8% women.
- This is a small institution, fostering a close-knit community and individualized attention.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 9%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 2%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 62%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 30 academic programs available.
- Graduate Programs: 2 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
Oglala Lakota Overview
Oglala Lakota College (Oglala Lakota) is a four-year, public school located in Kyle, SD. It is a tribal college. It is classified as Tribal College by Carnegie Classification
The Oglala Lakota's tuition & fees is $2,684 for South Dakota residents and $2,684 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 100% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,568.
The school has a total enrollment of 1,188 and the students to faculty ratio is 10 to 1 (10.00%).
Oglala Lakota College is accredited by Higher Learning Commission.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of Oglala Lakota College is $2,684 for in-state students and $2,684 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $2,518 for in-state students and $2,518 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $2,684 for South Dakota residents and $2,684 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $2,518 for South Dakota residents and $2,518 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $2,684 | $2,684 |
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| Graduate | $2,518 | $2,518 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $2,684 | $2,684 |
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| Graduate | $2,518 | $2,518 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
Oglala Lakota College offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at Oglala Lakota
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | No |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | No |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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