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Sinte Gleska University

Overview of Sinte Gleska University

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.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in office and administration, therapy and counseling, liberal arts, and construction trades.

Sinte Gleska University Selectivity

Sinte Gleska University is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Faculty

Classes at the school are less crowded than at many schools.

Student Body

In 2007, 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.

Sinte Gleska University Tuition and Affordability

Bargain hunters might want to look at the school, which charges less than many schools of its type.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Sinte Gleska University

Sinte Gleska University
E. Highway 18
Mission, SD 57555-0105
General Phone: (605) 856-8100
http://www.sintegleska.edu

Sinte Gleska University Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts28liberal arts and sciences, Native American studies, general studies, interdisciplinary studies
Education And Teaching23elementary school teaching, special ed, early childhood education, secondary teaching, middle school teaching, art education
Therapy And Counseling21mental and social health services, substance abuse counseling
Office And Administration11general office occupations, administrative assistant
Business And Management9business management, accounting technology, business, business administration
Nursing And Emergency Medicine8licensed practical nurse
Construction Trades6construction trades, plumbing
Security And Law Enforcement3criminal justice and police, criminal justice and administration
Computer Science And Engineering1data processing tech, computer science
Mechanics And Repair1electrical installation and repair
Law0legal secretary
Conservation And Resource Management0natural resources courses
Science0biological and biomedical sciences
Fine Arts0fine arts studies
Medical Administration0medical secretary

Number of programs and degrees for Sinte Gleska University in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree6824
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years196
Bachelor's degree1716
Master's degree72
Award of less than 1 academic year01

Student Body

Sinte Gleska University is a tribal college.

In 2007, Sinte Gleska University had a total enrollment of 971 students (613 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate85%
Graduate15%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White22%
American Indian78%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-191%
20-218%
22-2415%
25-2911%
30-3413%
35-3910%
40-4918%
50-6415%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
South Dakota90%
Nebraska10%

Sinte Gleska University Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time73 %
Part-Time63 %

Sinte Gleska University Room and Board (2007)

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.

Sinte Gleska University Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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)

Sinte Gleska University Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track1824

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year17$43,34623$38,933
All faculty totalcalendar year17$43,34623$38,933

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year1*1*
All faculty totalacademic year1*1*

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

Sinte Gleska University Degree Programs (2007)

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

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

Sinte Gleska University Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Sinte Gleska University Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 2%Sinte Gleska University % of degrees in construction trades
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Sinte Gleska University % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in education and teaching
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 10%Sinte Gleska University % of degrees in education and teaching
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Sinte Gleska University Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 11%Sinte Gleska University Number of degree programs
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Sinte Gleska University % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Sinte Gleska University Minority % of student body
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Sinte Gleska University % of degrees in office and administration
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Sinte Gleska University Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Sinte Gleska University % of degrees in liberal arts
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Sinte Gleska University Female % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
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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