Sinte Gleska University

Sinte Gleska University was established in 1970. It is a Native American university founded by the Rosebud Sioux Tribal Wakicunza and is located South Dakota. It was named after Sinte Gleska, who was chief of the Sicangu Lakota Nation. It was the first tribal college to award bachelor’s and master’s degrees. A number of programs are offered in a diverse range of studies, including arts & science, business administration & management, vocational education and the institutes of technology.

SGU has several clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of its students. The institution is home to the radio station known as SGU Radio. There is also a Student Lounge and a Multipurpose Student Center.

Sinte Gleska University Highlights

Where Sinte Gleska University stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

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

Other important characteristics:

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

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

Students

Sinte Gleska University is a tribal college.

The student enrollment at Sinte Gleska University was 971 in 2007 (613 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 85% of enrolled students and graduate students are 15%.

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

Tuition and Other Costs

Financial Aid: Sinte Gleska University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.