At a glance
Average net price
$1,895
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
8.7%
Admission rate
Not available
Undergrad size
1,097
In-state tuition
$2,684
Out-of-state tuition
$2,684
Cost of attendance
$10,494
Median earnings (10y)
$22,517
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- Not available
- Retention
- 62.1%
- Locale
- Rural
Programs breakdown
11 program areas reported · Heavily focused on social sciences (54% of credentials).
- STEM4%
- Health9%
- Business26%
- Humanities & arts4%
- Social sciences54%
- Trades & services5%
- Business26.0%~285 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- ~230 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Education18.0%~197 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Legal9.5%~104 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~93 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~55 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Computer science3.5%~38 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~27 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~22 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- ~16 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
16 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Associate's | 40 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Associate's | 39 | — | — |
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies. | Associate's | 37 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Associate's | 32 | — | — |
| Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education. | Undergraduate certificate | 28 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Bachelor's | 24 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 24 | $34,064 | — |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Associate's | 20 | $51,074 | — |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 12 | — | — |
| Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies. | Master's | 11 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Bachelor's | 10 | — | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 9 | — | — |
| Construction Trades, General. | Associate's | 8 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other. | Associate's | 5 | — | — |
| Natural Sciences. | Bachelor's | 5 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About Oglala Lakota College
Oglala Lakota College is a mid-sized institution located in Kyle, South Dakota, primarily awarding the associate degree. It enrolls roughly 1,097 undergraduate students in a rural setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Area & ethnic studies, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at Oglala Lakota College — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $1,895 per year, which is very affordable compared to other U.S. institutions. Published tuition is $2,684 per year before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $10,494 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 8.7%, a below-average completion outcome. 62.1% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $22,517 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
Oglala Lakota College confers degrees and certificates across 11 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Area & ethnic studies, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by social sciences (54% of credentials), business (26% of credentials), health (9% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
Admission rate data is not reported for this institution, which is typical for open-admission community and trade schools.
Location & campus
Set in Kyle, South Dakota (rural), Oglala Lakota College draws students from across South Dakota and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about Oglala Lakota College
Q.How much does Oglala Lakota College cost?
The average net price at Oglala Lakota College is $1,895 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $10,494.
Q.What is the graduation rate at Oglala Lakota College?
Oglala Lakota College has a 6-year graduation rate of 8.7% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How much do Oglala Lakota College graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median Oglala Lakota College graduate earns $22,517 per year.
Q.What is tuition at Oglala Lakota College?
Published tuition is $2,684 in-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is Oglala Lakota College located?
Oglala Lakota College is located in Kyle, South Dakota (ZIP 57752).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with Oglala Lakota College at their official website.