Oglala Lakota College Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #6035 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1704 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1618 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #9 of 15 | In South Dakota |
| #5959 of 6,606 | For Political Science |
| #6470 of 7,020 | For Liberal Arts & Social Sciences |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 100%
- Undergraduates
- 1,147
- Graduates
- 30
- Male:Female Ratio
- 29:71
- 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.
489 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
324 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 | 329 (88%) |
|---|---|
| White | 21 (6%) |
| Two or more races | 12 (3%) |
| Hispanic | 7 (2%) |
| Asian | 3 (0.8%) |
| Black or African American | 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
- $15,505
- 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 38 bachelor's degrees across 7 programs and 8 master's across 2 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Oglala Lakota College.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Business Administration and Management, General | 24 | 11 | |
| American Indian & Native American Studies | 13 | 10 | 5 |
| Tribal & Indigenous Law | 21 | ||
| Early Childhood Education and Teaching | 14 | 1 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 9 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 6 | 2 | |
| Information Technology | 1 | 5 | |
| Social Work | 6 | ||
| Construction Trades, General | 5 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 3 | ||
| Electrician | 3 | ||
| Graphic Design | 3 | ||
| Natural Sciences | 3 | ||
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other | 2 | ||
| Automobile & Automotive Mechanics Technology & Technician | 1 | ||
| Engineering, General | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 103 | 38 | 8 |
Oglala Lakota College has a graduation rate of 6%, which is among the 1% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 6% | 7% | 5% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Oglala Lakota College has published 106 scientific papers with 1,511 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Medicine, Law, Engineering, Sociology, Ecology, and Biology.
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 | 2 | 0 |
| 2005 | 2 | 5 |
| 2006 | 8 | 17 |
| 2007 | 6 | 34 |
| 2008 | 1 | 29 |
| 2009 | 12 | 32 |
| 2010 | 6 | 43 |
| 2011 | 22 | 47 |
| 2012 | 6 | 40 |
| 2013 | 6 | 72 |
| 2014 | 5 | 76 |
| 2015 | 2 | 79 |
| 2016 | 1 | 97 |
| 2017 | 3 | 71 |
| 2018 | 2 | 100 |
| 2019 | 5 | 100 |
| 2020 | 5 | 122 |
| 2021 | 1 | 153 |
| 2022 | 5 | 171 |
| 2023 | 3 | 205 |
General info
| Total FTE staff | 172 |
|---|---|
| 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 |