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Leech Lake Tribal College

Overview of Leech Lake Tribal College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in education and teaching and liberal arts.

Leech Lake Tribal College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Leech Lake Tribal College an attractive choice for many applicants. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

In 2007, Leech Lake Tribal College had 243 students enrolled (208 full-time equivalent). The school has a large minority student population. A large number of students at Leech Lake Tribal College 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.

Contacting Leech Lake Tribal College

Leech Lake Tribal College
6945 Littlewolf Road NW
Cass Lake, MN 56633
General Phone: (218) 335-4200
http://www.lltc.edu

Leech Lake Tribal College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts12liberal arts and sciences
Education And Teaching2early childhood education
Construction Trades1electrician
Business And Management1business management

Number of programs and degrees for Leech Lake Tribal College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree153
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years11

Student Body

Leech Lake Tribal College is a tribal college.

In 2007, Leech Lake Tribal College had a total enrollment of 243 students (208 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White13%
American Indian87%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 181%
18-1912%
20-2110%
22-2419%
25-2914%
30-3412%
35-3910%
40-4915%
50-647%
65+1%

Leech Lake Tribal College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time57 %
Part-Time29 %

Leech Lake Tribal College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Leech Lake Tribal College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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)

Leech Lake Tribal College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track83

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year8$38,5683$37,225
All faculty totalacademic year8$38,5683$37,225

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Leech Lake Tribal College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business Administration and Management, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

Leech Lake Tribal College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Leech Lake Tribal College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Leech Lake Tribal College % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 9%Leech Lake Tribal College % of degrees in education and teaching
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Leech Lake Tribal College % students 40 years or older
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Leech Lake Tribal College Minority % of student body
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Leech Lake Tribal College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%Leech Lake Tribal College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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