Sisseton Wahpeton College

  • Sisseton Wahpeton College is a public tribal land-grant college of the Sisseton Wahpeton Oyate on the Lake Traverse Reservation in South Dakota. It was established in 1979 and serves the Dakota people and the general public. SWC has an average enrollment of about 250 students, of whom more than 80% are tribal members.

School Highlights

Sisseton Wahpeton College serves 140 students (57% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 25%.

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

Sisseton Wahpeton College
(SD) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Tribal colleges
Doctoral/Professional Universities
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
208 staff
School Calendar

Student Body

The student population of Sisseton Wahpeton College has declined by 46% over five years.
The Sisseton Wahpeton College diversity score of 0.45 is more than the state average of 0.43. The school's diversity has declined by 19% over five years.
Total Enrollment
140 students
1,321 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
12:1
# Full-Time Students
80 students
295 students
# Part-Time Students
60 students
1,026 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
183 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
80 students
160 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
135 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
60 students
1,026 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
182 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
4%
3%
% Asian
16%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
5%
% Black
4%
7%
% White
4%
75%
% Hawaiian
72%
2%
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
4%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.43
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
23%
58%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years) (Year 2024)
6%
6%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$23,400
$38,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
79%
85%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
100%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Minority enrollment: 96%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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For South Dakota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,786 per year for in-state students and $5,786 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,287 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

South Dakota community colleges have a diversity score of 0.43, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in South Dakota is National American University-Rapid City. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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