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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.
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Campus LocationE. Highway 18 Mission, SD 57555-0105 USA Main Tel: (605) 856-8100 Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
Sinte Gleska University HighlightsWhere 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)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Associate | 68 | 24 | | 1-2 year certificate | 19 | 6 | | Bachelor | 17 | 16 | | Master | 7 | 2 | | < 1 year certificate | | 1 |
StudentsSinte 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| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,052 | | Books and supplies | $ 500 |
Financial Aid: Sinte Gleska University participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| Without tenure; tenure not available | | 42 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (9 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Business Administration and Management
- Business Administration, Management and Operations
- Business/Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (1 awarded) - Computer Science
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (0 awarded) - Natural Resources and Conservation
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (6 awarded) - Construction Trades
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (23 awarded) - 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
FINE ARTS (0 awarded) - Fine Arts and Art Studies
LAW (0 awarded) - Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary
LIBERAL ARTS (28 awarded) - American Indian/Native American Studies
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (1 awarded) - Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (0 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (8 awarded) - Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (11 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
- General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
SCIENCE (0 awarded) - Biological and Biomedical Sciences
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (3 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (21 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
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