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The main campus of Oglala Lakota College is in Kyle, South Dakota (a quiet rural area). The school is a public school. Oglala Lakota College offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Oglala Lakota College students most commonly major in a field related to computer science and engineering, liberal arts, conservation and resource management, and construction trades.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2005, Oglala Lakota College had 1,302 enrolled students. The school has a larger minority student population than most schools. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at Oglala Lakota College.
The school offers comparatively low-priced tuition.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"ôOglala Lakota College is an institution of higher education chartered by Oglala Sioux Tribe to coordinate all higher education on the Pine Ridge Reservation. Its mission is to offer a wide range of educational opportunities from community service offerings to certificates, to undergraduate degrees. The ultimate goal is the establishment of a Lakota University.öôIn carrying out the mission, the Oglala Lakota College Board of Trustees stresses Lakota culture and Tribal self-determination. The College prepares students to understand the larger society as well as the customs and beliefs of the Lakota people. Working towards these ends, the College has defined as its purposes: Tribal To provide the Oglala Sioux Tribe as a sovereign people with educated and trained human resources and personnel. To assist people in being active, productive members of their families, communities, and of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. To provide the Oglala Sioux Tribe with expertise and information needed for its development. To actively seek to place graduates. Cultural To present the Lakota cultural perspective in teaching within the academic, occupational and community programs. To promote study of the Lakota culture as an area of study in itself. To research, study and disseminate the Lakota language, culture and philosophy. Academic To maintain high academic standards for staff and students. To maintain open enrollments. To be accessible to potential students. To teach students necessary skills and human values which will assist them in fulfilling themselves and making a productive living. To work with other institutions and agencies in furthering the interests of the college. Community To assist with the determination of development needs of the reservation districts and communities. To assist the reservation districts and communities in achieving their goals. To provide continuing and community education."
More complete details are provided below.
Oglala Lakota College
490 Piya Wiconi Road
Kyle, SD 57752-0490
General Phone: (605) 455-6000
Admissions Phone: (605) 455-6033
Financial Aid Phone: (605) 455-6037
http://www.olc.edu
Oglala Lakota College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 46 | social services, Native American studies, general studies |
| Education And Teaching | 33 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, special ed, educational admin and supervision, business teaching |
| Business And Management | 25 | business management, accounting and related services, business, MIS, entrepreneurship |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 12 | registered nursing, nursing assistant |
| Construction Trades | 11 | construction, carpentry, electrician |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 10 | computer support, information technology |
| Media | 7 | radio and television |
| Office And Administration | 5 | general office occupations |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 3 | environmental science |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | agriculture |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | substance abuse counseling |
| Science | 0 | biological and biomedical sciences |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 0 | horticultural science |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering |
| Mechanics And Repair | 0 | HVAC |
Number of programs and degrees for Oglala Lakota College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 71 | 22 |
| Bachelor's degree | 37 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 34 | 12 |
| Master's degree | 8 | 2 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 3 | 1 |
Oglala Lakota College is a tribal college.
In 2005, Oglala Lakota College had a total enrollment of 1,302 students (950 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 87% |
| Graduate | 13% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 11% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 89% |
| Other Races | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 6% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 9% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 12% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 98% |
| Nebraska | 1% |
| Wyoming | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 50 % |
| Part-Time | 42 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Kyle, South Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (605) 455-6033
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,036 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,036 |
| Books and supplies | $ 500 |
Financial Aid:
Oglala Lakota College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1465900)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (605) 455-6037
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 30 | $39,542 | 24 | $37,981 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $39,542 | 24 | $37,981 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agriculture, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting and Related Services, Other
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Management Information Systems, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Construction Trades, General
Electrician
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Business Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Educational Administration and Supervision, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Horticultural Science
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
General Studies
Social Sciences, General
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nurse/Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Oglala Lakota College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 2% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 7% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in media (for open-admission colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (for open-admission colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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