- 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 156 students (53% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 42%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Acceptance Rate: 80%
- Student:teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Leech Lake Tribal College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
Leech Lake Tribal College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Tribal colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
171 staff
Student Body
The student population of Leech Lake Tribal College has declined by 24% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Leech Lake Tribal College diversity score of 0.17 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has declined by 39% over five years.
Total Enrollment
156 students
2,858 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
82 students
1,050 students
# Part-Time Students
74 students
1,808 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
420 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
82 students
915 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
74 students
1,771 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
n/a
58%
% Hawaiian
91%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
27%
34%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$20,400
$36,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$12,264
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,750
Acceptance Rate
80%
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
625
SAT Math
n/a
600
SAT Writing
n/a
565
ACT Composite
n/a
24
ACT English
n/a
24
ACT Math
n/a
23
ACT Writing
n/a
8
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
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 94%.
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
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