Oglala Lakota College (OLC) History and Academics

History

Oglala Lakota College is a four-year, co-ed institution that found its beginnings in 1971. One of the premier tribal colleges in the United States, Oglala Lakota offers both graduate and undergraduate programs. Its undergraduate population of about 1500 students is composed of 69% female students and 31% male with about equal proportions of full-time and part-time undergraduates. The student population is diverse in terms of age, background and race. A large number of programs of study are offered, with most students concentrating in liberal arts, construction trades, education, conservation and administration.

Governed by the Oglala Sioux Tribe and located on the tribe

Information Summary

Ranks 16th in South Dakota and 1905th overall. See the entire top 2,000 colleges and universities list
Overall Score (about)	65.2
Total Cost On-Campus Attendance	$12,034
Admission Success rate	N/A
Student Ratio Students-to-Faculty	11 : 1
Retention (full-time / part-time)	63% / 64%
Enrollment Total (all students)	1,300

Academics

Oglala Lakota College is an educational institution dedicated to the education and training of the Oglala Sioux Tribe located in Kyle, South Dakota. A public liberal arts college, Oglala Lakota College is a founding member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium and one of the first tribally-controlled colleges in the United States. The college is regionally accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

Oglala Lakota College offers both in-person and distance learning programs through 13 academic departments. Graduate, undergraduate and associate degrees are available in various areas of study. The five most popular fields of study at Oglala Lakota College are Social Sciences, American Indian/Native American Studies, Elementary Education and Teaching, Business/Office Automation/Technology, and Early Childhood Education and Teaching.

Most of the degree programs offered by Oglala Lakota are similar to those that would be found at non-tribal colleges and universities. Students may receive a Bachelor of Arts in History or a Bachelor of Science in Information Technology, for example. Associate

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Admissions

Oglala Lakota College professes to an open door admissions policy, clarifying that all qualified students will be accepted. Most of the application process at Oglala Lakota is comparable to that of other colleges and universities, requiring the completion of an admission application and the submission of transcripts and previous degrees. Note, however, that no ACT or SAT scores are required.

Where Oglala Lakota College differs in its admissions process is in the aspects regarding tribal membership. Students who are members of a federally-recognized tribe are asked to submit a certificate verifying tribal enrollment. Such students are also asked to furnish proof of tribal lineage by way of a lineage form and birth certificate.

Financial Aid

Oglala Lakota College is quite affordable. That said, financial aid is available for those who need assistance with tuition and other education expenses. Financial aid at Oglala Lakota College is primarily need-based, meaning that full-time students with the most difficulties in paying for college will be prioritized whenever possible.

Grants, work-study employment and scholarships are the most common forms of financial aid at Oglala Lakota.

The institution itself sponsors many scholarships. Decisions are based upon need, merit and other unique qualities depending upon the providing entity. Oglala Lakota accepts funds from outside scholarships as well.

Higher Education Grant Programs have also been put into place at Oglala Lakota, and all students are encouraged to complete an application at their respective tribal office. Of course, it is important to keep deadlines in mind. They generally fall around April 15th for the fall semester, June 15th for the spring and December 15th for the fall.

Students are also encouraged to apply for federal financial aid such as Pell Grants, keeping in mind its April 20th deadline at all times.

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Students

Though the campus of Oglala Lakota College is somewhat decentralized, its tribal ties render its community rather tight-knit. The institution has a total of 11 college centers, including one in each of the nine districts of the Pine Ridge Reservation as well as in Rapid City and Eagle Butte, South Dakota.

Community members and students alike may gather to support one of the school

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Athletics

The following sports can be found here:

Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Basketball
Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Cross_country
Men’s Intercollegiate and Women’s Intercollegiate Volleyball

Local Community

Oglala Lakota College is located in a very unique setting

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