Oglala Lakota College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6073 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1707 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1620 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 15 | In South Dakota |
| #6279 of 6,729 | For Political Science |
| #6450 of 7,081 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,180
- Graduates
- 49
- Male:Female Ratio
- 27:73
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- olc.edu
Oglala Lakota College Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Oglala Lakota College has an acceptance rate of 100% and is among the 23% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
536 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
422 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
Oglala Lakota College has an open admission policy (non-competitive). The only requirement is a certificate of attendance or a highschool diploma or a General Educational Development certificate.
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 324 (87%) |
|---|---|
| White | 29 (8%) |
| Two or more races | 10 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 6 (2%) |
| Asian | 2 (0.5%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $11,590
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $2,016 | $2,070 |
| Tuition in-state | $2,016 | $2,070 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $2,016 | $2,070 |
| Fee in-district | $668 | $448 |
| Fee in-state | $668 | $448 |
| Fee out-of-state | $668 | $448 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 35 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $1,740 |
Oglala Lakota College majors
Oglala Lakota College has granted 46 bachelor's degrees across 8 programs and 7 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Oglala Lakota College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 27 | 14 | 6 |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 15 | 10 | |
| Tribal & Indigenous Law | 16 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 9 | 2 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 11 | ||
| Information Technology | 4 | 5 | |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 3 | 4 | |
| Social Work | 6 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 3 | ||
| Construction Trades, General | 3 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 3 | ||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 2 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 2 | ||
| Pre-Engineering | 2 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 1 | ||
| Electrician | 1 | ||
| Graphic Design | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 97 | 46 | 7 |
Oglala Lakota College has a graduation rate of 11%, which is among the 2% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 11% | 19% | 6% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Oglala Lakota College has published 116 scientific papers with 2,498 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Medicine, Sociology, Law, Engineering, Biology, and Ecology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 0 | 2 |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 |
| 2002 | 0 | 1 |
| 2003 | 0 | 0 |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 6 |
| 2006 | 7 | 20 |
| 2007 | 5 | 44 |
| 2008 | 2 | 26 |
| 2009 | 12 | 46 |
| 2010 | 5 | 49 |
| 2011 | 22 | 58 |
| 2012 | 5 | 49 |
| 2013 | 5 | 81 |
| 2014 | 5 | 84 |
| 2015 | 3 | 93 |
| 2016 | 1 | 108 |
| 2017 | 5 | 91 |
| 2018 | 3 | 132 |
| 2019 | 8 | 195 |
| 2020 | 5 | 201 |
| 2021 | 2 | 261 |
| 2022 | 5 | 339 |
| 2023 | 3 | 344 |
| 2024 | 5 | 241 |
General info
| Total FTE staff | 173 |
|---|---|
| Carnegie classification | Tribal Colleges |
Location and contacts
| Address | 490 Piya Wiconi Road Kyle, South Dakota, 57752-0490 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |
| Phone | 6054556000 |