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.
The most common major fields study at the school include hospitality and family and social work.
All qualified applicants are admitted as Sisseton Wahpeton College offers open admission.
The school, in 2007, had 245 students (202 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
BIA Rd 700
Agency Village, SD 57262
http://www.swc.tc
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 10 | general studies, Native American studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 6 | various nursing |
| Therapy And Counseling | 3 | substance abuse counseling |
| Business And Management | 3 | business management, accounting technology, business |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | child development |
| Construction Trades | 2 | electrician, construction |
| Hospitality | 2 | hospitality administration |
| Education And Teaching | 1 | teacher aide |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | computer systems tech |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 1 | computer and info science courses, computer science |
| Science | 1 | natural sciences |
Number of programs and degrees for Sisseton Wahpeton College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 26 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 7 | 3 |
Sisseton Wahpeton College is a tribal college.
In 2007, Sisseton Wahpeton College had a total enrollment of 245 students (202 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 14% |
| American Indian | 86% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 8% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 21% |
| 30-34 | 12% |
| 35-39 | 11% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| South Dakota | 94% |
| Minnesota | 6% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 35 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
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)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 5 |
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Sisseton Wahpeton College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in hospitality (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Minority % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
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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