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Sisseton Wahpeton College is in a quiet rural area, in Sisseton, South Dakota. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Sisseton Wahpeton College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include hospitality, business and management, and computer science and engineering.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Sisseton Wahpeton College offers open admission. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
One indicator of school quality is the number of students per professor, and here Sisseton Wahpeton College does well in comparison to most schools.
The school, in 2005, had 290 students (214 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.
Sisseton Wahpeton College
PO Box 689
Agency Village, SD 57262
http://www.swc.tc
Sisseton Wahpeton College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 10 | various nursing |
| Business And Management | 8 | business management, business, accounting technology |
| Liberal Arts | 7 | general studies |
| Hospitality | 5 | hospitality administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer and info science courses, computer science |
| Construction Trades | 2 | electrician, construction |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | computer systems tech |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | substance abuse counseling |
Number of programs and degrees for Sisseton Wahpeton College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 25 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 11 | 3 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 1 | 1 |
Sisseton Wahpeton College is a tribal college.
In 2005, Sisseton Wahpeton College had a total enrollment of 290 students (214 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 19% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 81% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 9% |
| 20-21 | 12% |
| 22-24 | 10% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 15% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 15% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 71% |
| Minnesota | 13% |
| North Dakota | 12% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 14 % |
| Part-Time | 7 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,190 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 3,190 |
| Books and supplies | $ 600 |
Financial Aid:
Sisseton Wahpeton College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2277300)
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 | * | 4 | $38,069 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 4 | $38,069 |
*: 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 | 6 | $29,439 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 6 | $29,439 | 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/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, General
Electrician
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Computer Technology/Computer Systems Technology
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sisseton Wahpeton College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 9% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in computer science and engineering (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Career counseling Career placement services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Offers part-time study On-campus library
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