Leech Lake Tribal College

6945 Little Wolf Road NW
Cass Lake, MN 56633
Top-Ranked (2026): View Rankings
  • Leech Lake Tribal College is a public tribal land-grant community college in Cass Lake, Minnesota. It was established in 1990 and designated a land-grant college in 1994. The college includes approximately 70 faculty, staff, administrators, and 250 students.

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 (2026)

  • 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
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Yellow, Red, Black, Green, White
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 more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 77% over five years.
Total Enrollment
209 students
2,812 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
114 students
1,168 students
# Part-Time Students
95 students
1,714 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
114 students
2,681 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
114 students
1,143 students
% 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
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
16%
34%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$20,400
$36,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
87%
Acceptance Rate
80%
90%
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.

School Calendar

View the Leech Lake Tribal College yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:

Event
Date
Last Day to Apply & Submit Paperwork for Fall Semester
August 21, 2026 (Friday)
First Day of Fall Semester
August 24, 2026 (Monday)

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • 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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