Sinte Gleska University
Location and Contact Information
E. Highway 18, 101 Antelope Lake CircleMission, SD 57555-0105
USA
Main Tel: (605) 856-8100
Web Site
The campus is in a quiet rural area.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- A tribal college.
- Many students concentrating in construction trades, therapy and counseling, education and teaching, and office and administration.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Racially diverse student body.
- Large number of students.
- High female/male ratio.
- High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
School characteristics:
- The school is private, not-for-profit.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Tribal colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- There are one or more libraries on-campus.
- Weekend study is an option.
- Part-time classes are available.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 1,574 |
| Books and supplies | $ 500 |
Financial Aid
Sinte Gleska University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 80% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 80% | $4,042 |
| Institutional Grant | 28% | $1,468 |
| Federal Grant | 77% | $3,529 |
| Pell Grant | 77% | $3,372 |
| Other Federal Grant | 41% | $298 |
| State or Local Grant | 7% | $1,300 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | ||
| Federal Loan | ||
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Sinte Gleska University:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blackfeet Community College | Browning, MT | 492 |
| 2 | Martin Community College | Williamston, NC | 613 |
| 3 | Williston State College | Williston, ND | 855 |
| 4 | Murray State College | Tishomingo, OK | 2,379 |
| 5 | Northeastern Oklahoma A&M College | Miami, OK | 1,807 |
| 6 | Stone Child College | Box Elder, MT | 236 |
| 7 | Northwest Vista College | San Antonio, TX | 11,961 |
| 8 | Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Kansas City, MO | 654 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 54 | 24 |
| Bachelor | 33 | 16 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 13 | 7 |
| Master | 2 | 2 |
| < 1 year certificate | 1 | 2 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 44 |
Students
Sinte Gleska University is a tribal college.
Student enrollment was 1,012 in 2009-2010 (623 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 83% of enrolled students and graduate students are 17%.
Students under 25 years old represent 17% of the student body. About 23% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
Graduate School Focus
Sinte Gleska University offers graduate (post-Bachelor) studies. The highest degree offered is the Master.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Science
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
- Natural Resources and Conservation
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Construction Trades
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Art Teacher Education
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Special Education and Teaching
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
FINE ARTS
- Fine Arts and Art Studies
LAW
- Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS
- American Indian/Native American Studies
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SCIENCE
- Biological and Biomedical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
