by our College Data Analytics TeamHome to about 1,222 undergraduates in 2020, Oglala Lakota College is a small, public college located in Kyle, South Dakota. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by Oglala Lakota College can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our Oglala Lakota College Guide to Distance and Online Learning.
The Higher Education Act of 1965 established tribal colleges and universities as institutions controlled and operated by American Indian tribes. The mission of a TCU is typically to provide higher education to American Indians and to pass on and preserve tribe based culture. According to the American Indian College Fund, an impressive 86% of TCU students complete their chosen program of study. For more information you can review the White House Initiative on American Indian and Alaska Native Education.
For more information on policies and accommodations that the college provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit Oglala Lakota College Disability Services.
While not a "service academy", Oglala Lakota College does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit Oglala Lakota College Veteran Services . For more information, check out our Oglala Lakota College for Veterans Guide.
Oglala Lakota College offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it.
* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.
Oglala Lakota College has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,222 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 637 (52.1%). Part-time attendance was 585 (47.9%).
| Full-time | Part-time | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 637 | 585 | 1,222 |
Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, Oglala Lakota College has a very homogeneous student body. We rank Oglala Lakota College #3248 out of 3,451.
The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.
You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at Oglala Lakota College by looking closer at the ethnic, gender, age, and geographic diversity metrics from the Oglala Lakota College Diversity Guide.
We wanted to tell you about student athletes at Oglala Lakota College, but that information was not available.
For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to Oglala Lakota College Athletics