The campus of Leech Lake Tribal College is in Cass Lake, MN, which is a quiet rural area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Leech Lake Tribal College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in education and teaching and liberal arts.
Its open admissions system makes Leech Lake Tribal College an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, the school had 243 students enrolled (196 full-time equivalent). Leech Lake Tribal College has a large minority student population. A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Leech Lake Tribal College is an institution of higher education grounded in Anishinaabe knowledge and culture responsive to the changing academic, vocational, and personal enrichment goals of its diverse community."
More complete details are provided below.
Leech Lake Tribal College
6945 Littlewolf Road NW
Cass Lake, MN 56633
General Phone: (218) 335-4200
http://www.lltc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | 23 | carpentry, electrician |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | liberal arts and sciences, minority and gender studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 5 | criminal justice and administration |
| Education and Teaching | 0 | early childhood education |
| Business and Management | 0 | business management |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 0 | nutrition sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Leech Lake Tribal College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 16 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 12 | 6 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 7 | 1 |
Leech Lake Tribal College is a tribal college.
In 2007-2008, Leech Lake Tribal College had a total enrollment of 243 students (196 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 8% |
| American Indian | 91% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 12% |
| 20-21 | 10% |
| 22-24 | 19% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 29 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Cass Lake, Minnesota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Minnesota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,990 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,990 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Leech Lake Tribal College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3096400)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 6 | 4 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 6 | $40,276 | 4 | $38,570 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 6 | $40,276 | 4 | $38,570 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
LIBERAL ARTS
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, and Gender Studies, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Nutrition Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Leech Lake Tribal College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
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