- Little Priest Tribal College is a public tribal land-grant community college in Winnebago, Nebraska. It is a member of the American Indian Higher Education Consortium and primarily supported by the Winnebago Tribe of Nebraska. It has an enrollment of 135 students, of which 90 percent are American Indian.
School Highlights
Little Priest Tribal College serves 165 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the state community college average of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 37%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Acceptance Rate: 75%
- Student-teacher ratio: 15:1
- Minority enrollment: 78%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Little Priest Tribal College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
Little Priest Tribal College
(NE) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Tribal colleges
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Private not-for-profit
Total Faculty
n/a
233 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Little Priest Tribal College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 11:1 over five years.
The Little Priest Tribal College diversity score of 0.66 is more than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 266% over five years.
Total Enrollment
165 students
1,449 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
# Full-Time Students
42 students
127 students
# Part-Time Students
123 students
1,322 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
26 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
42 students
114 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
14 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
123 students
1,322 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
357 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
16%
3%
% Hispanic
n/a
16%
% Black
3%
6%
% White
22%
63%
% Hawaiian
51%
2%
% Two or more races
8%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
5%
Diversity Score
0.66
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
14%
45%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,100
$35,400
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,161
Acceptance Rate
75%
n/a
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Little Priest Tribal College?
The acceptance rate of Little Priest Tribal College is 75%, which is higher than the state average of 0%.
What is Little Priest Tribal College's ranking?
Little Priest Tribal College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Nebraska for: Percent of students receiving financial aid.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Little Priest Tribal College is Nebraska Indian Community College (10.4 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
1111 Hwy 75
Macy, NE 68039
(402) 494-2311
Macy, NE 68039
(402) 494-2311
10.4 miles
Enrollment: 409 students
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Private for-profit
3320 Line Drive
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-9733
Sioux City, IA 51106
(712) 274-9733
15.1 miles
Enrollment: 14 students Acceptance rate: 100% Minority enrollment: 96%
4647 Stone Ave
Sioux City, IA 51102
(712) 274-8733
Sioux City, IA 51102
(712) 274-8733
17.9 miles
Enrollment: 7,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 In-state tuition: $139 Out-state tuition: $140 Minority enrollment: 38%
St Luke's College
Private not-for-profit
2720 Stone Park Blvd
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-3149
Sioux City, IA 51104
(712) 279-3149
19.6 miles
Enrollment: 242 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Acceptance rate: 100% Private-state tuition: $18,820 Minority enrollment: 29%
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Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-2020
Norfolk, NE 68702
(402) 371-2020
48.9 miles
Enrollment: 6,610 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $3,165 Out-state tuition: $4,215 Minority enrollment: 24%
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