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Mission, SD 57555-0105
p. 605-856-8100
w. www.sintegleska.edu
Sinte Gleska University
General Information, Alumni, History, Campus, Students, Faculty, Address, and Tuition
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Information Summary
Ranks 2180th overall and 13th in South Dakota
| Overall Score
On StateUniversity.com (about) |
49.8 |
|---|---|
| Total Cost
On-Campus Attendance |
$2,552 |
| Admission
Success rate |
N/A |
| Student Ratio
Ratio of students to faculty |
9 : 1 |
| Retention
(Full-Time / Part-Time) |
44% / 56% |
| Enrollment
Total (all students) |
969 |
Demographics – Main Campus and Surrounding Areas
Reported area around or near Mission, SD 57555-0105
| Surrounding community | Remote town (over 35 mi. away from an urban cluster) |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,449 (N/A urban / 3,449 rural) |
| Households | 1,052 (3.22 people per house) |
| Families | 788 (3.72 people per family) |
| Pop. — African American | 7 |
| Pop. — Asian | 3 |
| Pop. — Pacific Islander | N/A |
| Pop. — American Indian / Alaskan Native | 2,761 |
| Pop. — White (incl. Hispanic) | 755 |
| Pop. — Other | 12 |
Carnegie Foundation Classification
Tribal Colleges
| Undergraduate | Associates Dominant |
|---|---|
| Graduate | N/A |
| Undergraduate Population | Higher part-time four-year |
| Enrollment | High undergraduate |
| Size & Setting | Very small four-year, primarily nonresidential |
General Characteristics
| Highest offering | Master's degree |
|---|---|
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Years of college work required | N/A |
| Variable Tuition |  |
Special Learning Opportunities
| Distance Learning | |
|---|---|
| ROTC — Army / Navy / Air Force | —
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| Study Abroad | |
| Weekend College | |
| Teacher Certification |  |
Student Tuition Costs and Fees
What are the typical tuition costs and fees for attending Sinte Gleska University?
Ranks 4141st for total cost of attendance
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FT Undergraduate Tuition | $1,800 | $1,800 | $1,800 |
| FT Undergraduate Required Fees | $252 | $252 | $252 |
| PT Undergraduate per Credit Hour | $75 | $75 | $75 |
| FT Graduate Tuition | $2,285 | $2,285 | $2,285 |
| FT Graduate Required Fees | $252 | $252 | $252 |
| PT Graduate per Credit Hour | $95 | $95 | $95 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — On-Campus | $2,552 | $2,552 | $2,552 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus w/out Family | $11,152 | $11,152 | $11,152 |
| Total Cost of Attendance — Off-Campus with Family | $4,052 | $4,052 | $4,052 |
Student Tuition Cost History and Trends
Three year history and trends on the cost of attending
| In District | In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published Tuition & Fees | $2,052  $2,052 |
$2,052  $2,052 |
$2,052  $2,052 |
| Cost (regardless of residency) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Books & Supplies | $500  $500 |
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| On-Campus – Room & Board | N/A  N/A |
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| On-Campus – Other Expenses | N/A  N/A |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Room & Board | $5,900  $5,900 |
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| Off-Campus w/out Family – Other Expenses | $2,700  $2,700 |
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| Off-Campus with Family – Room & Board | $1,500  $1,500 |
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Admission Criteria
What criteria does Sinte Gleska University use for admissions?
| Open Admissions | |
|---|---|
| Secondary School GPA / Rank / Record | N/A / N/A / N/A |
| College Prep. Completion | N/A |
| Recommendations | N/A |
| Formal competency demo | N/A |
| Admission test scores | N/A |
| TOEFL | N/A |
| Other tests | N/A |
= Required, 
= Recommended, 
= Neither required nor recommended
Admission Credits Accepted
What types of credits does Sinte Gleska University accept?
| Dual Credit | |
|---|---|
| Life Experience | |
| Advanced Placement (AP) | |
Student Services
| Remedial Services | |
|---|---|
| Academic / Career Counseling | |
| PT Cost-defraying Employment | |
| Career Placement | |
| On-Campus Day Care | |
| Library Facility | |
Student Living
| First-time Room / Board Required | |
|---|---|
| Dorm Capacity | N/A |
| Meals per Week | N/A |
| Room Fee | N/A |
| Board Fee | N/A |
Student Financial Aid Details
How many students use Financial Aid, and how much do they use?
| Average | Users | % of Attendees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Federal Grant Aid | $1,800 | 72 |  84% |
| State & Local Grant Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Institutional Grant Aid | $500 | 25 |  29% |
| Student Loan Aid | N/A | N/A |  0% |
| Any financial aid type | 72 |  84% |
Student Enrollment Demographics
How many students are enrolled at Sinte Gleska University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 247 | 531 | 778 |
White Non-Hispanic | 46 | 145 | 191 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 293 | 676 | 969 |
Student Graduation Demographics
How many students graduated at Sinte Gleska University?
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
Non Resident Alien | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Black Non-Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Hispanic | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Asian / Pacific Islander | N/A | N/A | N/A |
American Indian / Alaskan Native | 22 | 45 | 67 |
White Non-Hispanic | 27 | 33 | 60 |
Race Unknown | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Total | 49 | 78 | 127 |
Most Popular Fields of Study
The top 5 fields of study completed at Sinte Gleska University.
| Men | Women | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 17 | 21 | |
| 9 | 10 | 19 | |
| N/A | 12 | 12 | |
| N/A | 9 | 9 | |
| 6 | 3 | 9 |
Student Completion / Graduation Demographics
How many students are successful graduates?
Faculty Compensation / Salaries
Sinte Gleska University Ranks 3881st for the average full-time faculty salary.
| Tenure system | |
|---|---|
| Average FT Salary | $28,548 ($29,022 male / $28,207 female) |
| Number of FT Faculty | 43 (18 male / 25 female) |
| Number of PT Faculty | 26 |
| FT Faculty Ratio | 2 : 1 |
| Total Benefits | $319,010 |
Sinte Gleska University Academics
There’s never a reason to feel alone in your studies either, since there are academic support services like Learning Center, Reduced Course Load, Remedial Instruction and Tutoring. Besides, when any student is looking for some counseling or other types of support, Adult (re-entering) student services, Career Counseling, Personal Counseling and Veterans Counselor can help. The university has disability services as well, so be sure to inquire about them if needed. Sinte Gleska University is unique in its study options. Specifically, the university has a Double Major, Dual Enrollment of High School Students, Independent Study and Internships.
The following are the types of degrees and majors offered at Sinte Gleska University.
- Business, Management, & Marketing:
- Accounting, Business – General, Business Administration/Management, Hospitality/Recreation Marketing, Office Clerical Services
- Social Sciences:
- Social Sciences – General
- Education:
- Education – General, Elementary Education, Special Education, Teacher Assistance
- Public Administration and Service:
- Human Services
- Computer Science:
- Computer Science, Data Processing Technology
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences:
- Biology
Sinte Gleska University Admissions
This school did not report their application fee. Transfer students are not ignored, rather did not report the exact number of transfer students.
The regular application due date was not reported. Will you make it in time? Make sure to know when all the due dates and deadlines take place. SAT and ACT score reports are very important, so you will want to check on the specific dates with the university. Additionally, the SAT subject section score due date was not reported. It is also very important to submit financial aid applications as quickly as possible, make sure to check with the university about the specific date for this year.
Sinte Gleska University Financial Aid
Financial aid forms are FAFSA. Financial aid for students is readily accessible at this school.
Sinte Gleska University Students
Further, the student body consists of ninety-five percent in-state students and five percent out-of-state students. Sinte Gleska University offers Associate, Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. Further, it is part of an Rural setting, Rural community (under 2,500) and Commuter campus. The school’s size is approximately one thousand and ninety-four degree-seeking undergrads.
This school features the Rural setting, Rural community (under 2,500) and Commuter campus. Incidentally, the school is located 90 miles from Pierre, 240 miles from Sioux Falls.
Sinte Gleska University Athletics
The following sports can be found here:
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Basketball
- Men’s Intramural Football
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Softball
- Men’s Intramural and Women’s Intramural Volleyball
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over 2 years ago
Marcia (Tarrell) Buie presbfhmb ((at)) aol dot com
Hi, I took the G.E.D. test through your school way back in 1981 at the library in Colome, SD and need a copy of the diploma for a future employer. Can you please send me one? My address is 604 W. 11th Ave, Mitchell, SD 57301. Thank You, Marcia (Tarrell)Buie
over 2 years ago
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My interest are withing Native Studies, Ethnic, Native language,and counseling or sociology. Could you please send me information on your school and housing. Thank you