- Red Lake Nation College is a public tribal land-grant community college on the Red Lake Indian Reservation in Red Lake, Minnesota. It is fully accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and enrolls about 150 students.
School Highlights
Red Lake Nation College serves 338 students (67% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is lower than the state community college average of 36:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority American), which is more than the state average of 43%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student-teacher ratio: 23:1
- Minority enrollment: 99%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Red Lake Nation College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Red Lake Nation College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Tribal Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
4
Institution Control
Public
0
Total Faculty
15 staff
94 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
52
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Red Lake Nation College has grown by 122% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The Red Lake Nation College diversity score of 0.12 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
338 students
2,882 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
36:1
# Full-Time Students
227 students
1,168 students
# Part-Time Students
111 students
1,714 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
198 students
301 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
227 students
1,143 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
51 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
111 students
1,699 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
124 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
94%
1%
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
1%
8%
% Black
3%
16%
% White
1%
57%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
7%
Diversity Score
0.12
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
26%
34%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
98%
87%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$12,750
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,752
Acceptance Rate
n/a
90%
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
24
ACT Writing
n/a
8
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Red Lake Nation College's ranking?
Red Lake Nation 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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