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Sinte Gleska University was established in 1970. This tribal college is one of the first of its kind in the United States. It is located in Mission, South Dakota. This campus is known as the Antelope Lake Campus.
Sinte Gleska University offers more than 30 associate's, bachelor's, and master's degree programs in the fields of arts, sciences, business and tribal management, human services, Lakota studies, education, agriculture and environment science, and fine arts. SGU operates the Great Plains Art Institute and the Institute of Technologies.
Sinte Gleska University supports on-campus student organizations like the Student Association. It also owns a bison ranch and a heritage center. The ranch focuses on bison research and Lakota buffalo ceremonies, while the Sicangu Heritage Center features exhibits reflecting the historical and cultural background of the Sicangu (Brule) people.
Sinte Gleska University can be found in Mission, SD (a self-contained town). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The Master's degree is the highest degree at Sinte Gleska University.
The most common majors at the school are in office and administration, therapy and counseling, liberal arts, and construction trades.
Sinte Gleska University is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools.
In 2007-2008, 971 students were enrolled in Sinte Gleska University. The school has a large minority student population. Older adults are in evidence at Sinte Gleska University, often seeking career changing education.
Bargain hunters might want to look at the school, which charges less than many schools of its type.
More complete details are provided below.
Sinte Gleska University
E. Highway 18
Mission, SD 57555-0105
General Phone: (605) 856-8100
http://www.sintegleska.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 31 | elementary school teaching, early childhood education, special ed, middle school teaching, secondary teaching, art education |
| Therapy and Counseling | 18 | mental and social health services, substance abuse counseling |
| Liberal Arts | 16 | general studies, Native American studies, liberal arts and sciences, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 16 | licensed practical nurse |
| Business and Management | 12 | business management, accounting technology, business, business administration |
| Office and Administration | 10 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Engineering Technician | 9 | electronics tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 4 | data processing tech, computer science |
| Law | 1 | legal secretary |
| Construction Trades | 1 | plumbing, construction trades |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 0 | criminal justice and administration, criminal justice and police |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | natural resources courses |
| Science | 0 | biological and biomedical sciences |
| Fine Arts | 0 | fine arts studies |
| Medical Administration | 0 | medical secretary |
| Mechanics and Repair | 0 | electrical installation and repair |
Number of programs and degrees for Sinte Gleska University in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 77 | 24 |
| Bachelor's degree | 20 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 9 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 7 | 6 |
| Master's degree | 5 | 2 |
Sinte Gleska University is a tribal college.
In 2007-2008, Sinte Gleska University had a total enrollment of 971 students (672 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 84% |
| Graduate | 16% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 45% |
| American Indian | 55% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 1% |
| 20-21 | 8% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 13% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 18% |
| 50-64 | 15% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 90% |
| Nebraska | 10% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 63 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Mission, South Dakota for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other South Dakota Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,052 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 2,052 |
| Books and supplies | $ 500 |
Financial Aid:
Sinte Gleska University participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2143700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 20 | 23 |
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 | calendar year | 19 | $34,950 | 22 | $32,887 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 19 | $34,950 | 22 | $32,887 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Natural Resources and Conservation, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
Plumbing Technology/Plumber
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sinte Gleska University 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% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (for open-admission colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers weekend classes Career counseling On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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