Little Priest Tribal College

601 E. College Drive
Winnebago, NE 68071
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings
  • 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 218 students (30% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 27:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority American), which is more than the state average of 37%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 83%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

Little Priest Tribal College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Nebraska for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 150% over five years.
Little Priest Tribal College
(NE) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Tribal colleges and universities
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
Public
Year Founded
1996
Total Faculty
20 staff
16 staff
School Calendar
School Motto
'Be Strong and Educate My Children'

Student Body

The student population of Little Priest Tribal College has grown by 51% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 18:1 over five years.
The Little Priest Tribal College diversity score of 0.49 is less than the state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has grown by 110% over five years.
Total Enrollment
218 students
607 students

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

Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
27:1
# Full-Time Students
66 students
125 students

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

# Part-Time Students
152 students
482 students

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

# Enrollment Undergraduate
218 students
186 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
66 students
122 students

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

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
152 students
708 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
69%
2%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
17%
63%
% Hawaiian
4%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
4%
Diversity Score
0.49
0.57
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
13%
51%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,100
$31,000

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
87%

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

Acceptance Rate
75%
72%
Source: 2025 (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 72%.
What is Little Priest Tribal College's ranking?
Little Priest Tribal College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Nebraska for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 218 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 75%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
  • Minority enrollment: 83%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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