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Leech Lake Tribal College

Community CollegeRural: Distant

About Leech Lake Tribal College

Overview, location, and what makes it stand out

Leech Lake Tribal College is run by the Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe in northern Minnesota and teaches on its land, with Ojibwe language and culture woven through its courses.

Founded

1990

Location

Cass Lake, Minnesota

Students

197

Institution

Community College

Known For

Tribal CollegeNative AmericanElectrical TradesBusinessNatural Resources

Key Stats

A quick snapshot of what matters most

Acceptance Rate

Open

Admits all qualified applicants

Graduation Rate

N/A

Not reported

Tuition

$4,850

Per year

Avg Net Price

$13,115

After financial aid

SAT Average

Not required

No test scores requested

Median Earnings

N/A

Not reported

Admissions

How competitive is getting in?

Selectivity

Open Admission

Every applicant who meets the basic requirements is admitted, so there is no acceptance rate

How to Apply

Test Policy

No test needed

Application Fee

Free

Early

N/A

Deadline

Rolling

Academics

How strong is the academic experience?

Student Success

N/A

Graduation rate not reported

Retention

88%

Transfer Out

Not reported

Teaching Quality

12:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

Full-Time

60.6%

$/Student

$19.9K

Class Size

Medium

Tuition & Costs

What will you actually pay?

Tuition & Fees

$4,850

Annual Tuition

Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals

Room & Board

No on-campus housing

Books & Supplies

$800

Total Cost of Attendance

$16,717

After Financial Aid

$13,115

Average Net Price

Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships

Net Price (family income <$30K)

$13,169

Receive Grants

75.7%

Take Loans

0%

Tuition is $4,850/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $13,115.

Financial Aid

Who gets aid and what happens after

Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Leech Lake Tribal College fund their education.

While in School

75.7%

Get Grants

Free money

0%

Take Loans

Must repay

$8,541

Median Family Income

After Graduation

N/A

Median Debt at Graduation

Total federal loan balance when students graduate

N/A

Monthly Payment

N/A

Default Rate

Student Body

Diversity, gender, and enrollment

From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Leech Lake Tribal College.

Gender

62.4%

Female

/

38%

Male

Female to Male Ratio

Race & Ethnicity

9.1%
2%
White
Black

Enrollment

197

Undergraduate Students

Student Profile

N/A

Graduates

46.1%

First-Gen

27 yrs

Avg Age

62.1%

Age 25+

With an average entry age of 27, the campus has more working adults and non-traditional students than most schools. You'll find classmates with real-world experience. 46.1% are first-generation college students, so there's a strong community of students who understand that experience.

Campus Life

What it's like to be a student here

Campus Setting

RuralCity
Rural: Distant

Rural: Distant

Campus Quick Facts

197

Students

community

Institution

Small

Campus Size

N/A

Classification

What This College Offers

Semester calendar

Study Abroad

No

AP Credit

No

Teacher Cert

No

ROTC

No

Evening College

Yes

Online Programs

Yes

Job Placement

No

Career Counseling

Yes

Sports & Athletics

How seriously this college takes sport

Leech Lake Tribal College fields 1 varsity team with 8 student athletes, about 4% of the student body.

Division

Independent

Not affiliated with an association

Conference

Not reported

Only collected for NCAA and NAIA teams

Varsity Sports

1

Biggest: Basketball

Student Athletes

8

4% of the student body

Athletes by Gender

100% / 0%

8

Men

/

0

Women

1

Men's Teams

0

Women's Teams

Biggest Teams

MenWomen
8
Basketball

After Graduation

What can you earn with this degree?

How much do graduates of Leech Lake Tribal Collegeearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.

Earnings Trajectory

N/A

Median Earnings · 10 Years After

$25K
6yr
$19K
8yr

Popular Programs

Top 6

Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

$45K

15 grads

4yr Earnings

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers

7 grads

Business Administration, Management and Operations

5 grads

Natural Resources Conservation and Research

4 grads

Criminal Justice and Corrections

3 grads

Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies

2 grads

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Leech Lake Tribal College

How much does Leech Lake Tribal College cost?
Tuition at Leech Lake Tribal College is $4,850 for in-state students and $4,850 for out-of-state students. Tuition is $4,850/yr, and after aid the average student pays about $13,115.

Data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard Some figures may reflect prior academic years. Our editorial team reviews and updates college profiles to ensure accuracy. If you notice outdated information, please let us know.