Leech Lake Tribal College

6945 Little Wolf Road NW
Cass Lake, MN 56633
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

Leech Lake Tribal College serves 209 students (55% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority American), which is more than the state average of 43%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 209 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Leech Lake Tribal College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Leech Lake Tribal College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Tribal colleges and universities
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1990
Total Faculty
24 staff
94 staff
Number of Programs Offered
2
40

Student Body

The student population of Leech Lake Tribal College has declined by 36% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 11:1 over five years.
The Leech Lake Tribal College diversity score of 0.35 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has grown by 77% over five years.
Total Enrollment
209 students
2,882 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
114 students
1,168 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Part-Time Students
95 students
1,714 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

# Enrollment Undergraduate
114 students
2,681 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
114 students
1,143 students

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian/Alaskan
80%
1%
% Asian
1%
6%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
5%
57%
% Hawaiian
10%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.35
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
16%
34%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$28,470
$49,659

Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
87%

Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓

Acceptance Rate
80%
90%

Sports

Colors
Yellow, Red, Black, Green, White
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 06/03/2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of Leech Lake Tribal College?
The acceptance rate of Leech Lake Tribal College is 80%, which is lower than the state average of 90%.
What is Leech Lake Tribal College's ranking?
Leech Lake Tribal College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 209 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 80%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 9:1
  • Minority enrollment: 95%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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