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Sisseton Wahpeton College

Overview of Sisseton Wahpeton College

Sisseton Wahpeton College is in a quiet rural area, in Agency Village, SD. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Sisseton Wahpeton College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The most common major fields study at the school include hospitality and family and social work.

Sisseton Wahpeton College Selectivity

All qualified applicants are admitted as Sisseton Wahpeton College offers open admission.

Student Body

The school, in 2007-2008, had 245 students (173 full-time equivalent). A larger than average share of the students at Sisseton Wahpeton College are minorities. Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Sisseton Wahpeton College

Sisseton Wahpeton College
BIA Rd 700
Agency Village, SD 57262
http://www.swc.tc

Sisseton Wahpeton College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Nursing and Emergency Medicine12various nursing, registered nursing
Liberal Arts6general studies, Native American studies
Business and Management4business management, accounting technology, business
Engineering Technician2computer systems tech
Family and Social Work2child development
Therapy and Counseling1substance abuse counseling
Construction Trades1electrician, construction
Computer Science and Engineering1computer and info science courses, computer science
Education and Teaching0teacher aide
Hospitality0hospitality administration
Science0natural sciences

Number of programs and degrees for Sisseton Wahpeton College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree2214
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years73

Student Body

Sisseton Wahpeton College is a tribal college.

In 2007-2008, Sisseton Wahpeton College had a total enrollment of 245 students (173 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White23%
American Indian77%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-198%
20-2111%
22-2415%
25-2921%
30-3412%
35-3911%
40-4914%
50-648%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
South Dakota94%
Minnesota6%

Sisseton Wahpeton College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time35 %
Part-Time100 %

Sisseton Wahpeton College Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Sisseton, 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.

Sisseton Wahpeton College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,960
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 3,960
Books and supplies$ 600

Financial Aid:
Sisseton Wahpeton College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2277300)

Sisseton Wahpeton College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year4$35,9575$41,362
All faculty totalacademic year4$35,9575$41,362

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

Sisseton Wahpeton College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Business/Commerce, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, Other

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development

HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other

LIBERAL ARTS
American Indian/Native American Studies
General Studies

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing, Other
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

SCIENCE
Natural Sciences

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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Sisseton Wahpeton College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Sisseton Wahpeton College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in hospitality
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Sisseton Wahpeton College % of degrees in hospitality
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Sisseton Wahpeton College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Sisseton Wahpeton College % students 40 years or older
Minority % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Sisseton Wahpeton College Minority % of student body
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Sisseton Wahpeton College % of degrees in family and social work
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Sisseton Wahpeton College Number of degree programs
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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