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Oglala Lakota College

Oglala College is a community college located in the Kyle, South Dakota in the United States of America. The college was founded in 1971 by the Oglala leaders. The college offers graduate degree programs and foundational programs on several subjects which include applied science, business, and early childhood. It also operates continuing program for students. Oglala College also provides distance learning facilities.

Oglala College has an active campus Life. There are several organizations and service centers operated by the college. The campus is decentralized and has several student service centers. The college has several book stores and recreational activity centers. The College also operates an athletic centre that organizes sports event. Financial aid is provided to students according to their requirements.

Campus Location

490 Piya Wiconi Road
Kyle, SD 57752-0490
USA
Main Tel: (605) 455-6000
Web Site

The campus is in a quiet rural area.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • A tribal college.
  • Many students concentrating in liberal arts, construction trades, education and teaching, conservation and resource management, and office and administration.
  • Large number of students.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Racially diverse student body.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • High female/male ratio.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate9524
Bachelor4211
1-2 year certificate3612
Master52
Postbaccalaureate certificate 1

Students

Oglala Lakota College is a tribal college.

Student enrollment was 1,456 in 2007-2008 (975 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,396
Room and board$ 5,400
Books and supplies$ 1,200
Other$ 1,850

Financial Aid: Oglala Lakota College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

Oglala Lakota College provides on-campus housing for 12 of its 975 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (1 awarded)

  • Agriculture

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (31 awarded)

  • Accounting and Related Services
  • Business Administration and Management
  • Business/Commerce
  • Customer Service Management
  • Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (6 awarded)

  • Information Technology

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (5 awarded)

  • Environmental Science
  • Natural Resources Management and Policy

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (9 awarded)

  • Carpentry/Carpenter
  • Construction Trades
  • Electrician

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (29 awarded)

  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching
  • Educational Administration and Supervision
  • Elementary Education and Teaching
  • Special Education and Teaching

LIBERAL ARTS (63 awarded)

  • American Indian/Native American Studies
  • General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Social Sciences

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (0 awarded)

  • Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician

MEDIA (4 awarded)

  • Radio and Television

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (9 awarded)

  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (17 awarded)

  • Business/Office Automation/Technology/Data Entry
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

SCIENCE (1 awarded)

  • Natural Sciences

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (3 awarded)

  • Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

Related South Dakota School Links

List of South Dakota colleges

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