Sisseton Wahpeton College

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,840

0.26% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$2,345

After Financial Aid

2022 Enrolled Students

187

56.1% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

6.25%

2 Graduates

About

Sisseton Wahpeton College is a higher education institution located in Roberts County, SD. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Sisseton Wahpeton College were Behavioral Sciences (4 degrees awarded), General Business Administration & Management (3 degrees), and Child Development (2 degrees).

In 2022, 18 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Sisseton Wahpeton College. 61.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was american indian or alaska native (17 degrees), 17 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Sisseton Wahpeton College is $3,840, which is $240 more than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

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Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Sisseton Wahpeton College is $3,840, which is $240 more than the national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $2,345.

In 2022, 93% of undergraduate students attending Sisseton Wahpeton College received financial aid through grants.

Tuition Costs

$3,840

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Sisseton Wahpeton College was $3,840. The cost of tuition at Sisseton Wahpeton College is $240 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for Tribal Colleges ($3,600).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Sisseton Wahpeton College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$2,345

2022 Value

155%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Sisseton Wahpeton College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $2,345. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Sisseton Wahpeton College grew by 155%.

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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$5,000

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Sisseton Wahpeton College was of $5,000 in 2022. The cost of room and board did not change between 2021 and 2022.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

93%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

93% of undergraduate students at Sisseton Wahpeton College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a growth of 14.8% with respect to 2021, when 81% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Sisseton Wahpeton College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Sisseton Wahpeton College had a total enrollment of 187 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Sisseton Wahpeton College is 105 students and the part-time enrollment is 82. This means that 56.1% of students enrolled at Sisseton Wahpeton College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Sisseton Wahpeton College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 89.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.74% White, 2.67% Two or More Races, 2.14% Black or African American, and 1.07% Hispanic or Latino.

Students enrolled at Sisseton Wahpeton College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly American Indian or Alaska Native Female (49.5%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native Male (40%) and Black or African American Male (3.81%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

56.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Sisseton Wahpeton College in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 187 students. The full-time enrollment at Sisseton Wahpeton College is 105 and the part-time enrollment is 82. This means that 56.1% of students enrolled at Sisseton Wahpeton College are enrolled full-time compared with N/A% at similar Tribal Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Sisseton Wahpeton College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

52%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Sisseton Wahpeton College was 52%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Tribal Colleges (61%), Sisseton Wahpeton College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Sisseton Wahpeton College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

American Indian or Alaska Native
168 enrolled students
White
7 enrolled students
Two or More Races
5 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Sisseton Wahpeton College is 89.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, 3.74% White, 2.67% Two or More Races, 2.14% Black or African American, and 1.07% Hispanic or Latino. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Tribal Colleges is 77.8% American Indian or Alaska Native, 14.3% White, and 2.92% Hispanic or Latino.

Graduates

In 2022, 4 more women than men received degrees from Sisseton Wahpeton College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Sisseton Wahpeton College is american indian or alaska native (17 degrees awarded). There were 17 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Sisseton Wahpeton College is Behavioral Sciences (4 degrees awarded), followed by General Business Administration & Management (3 degrees) and Child Development (2 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Sisseton Wahpeton College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (4 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (2 degrees), and Human Sciences (2 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sisseton Wahpeton College are Elementary & middle school teachers (110,251 people), Other managers (97,107 people), Software developers (55,434 people), Secondary school teachers (50,243 people), and Construction managers (47,763 people).

The most specialized majors at Sisseton Wahpeton College in 2022 are Construction (4 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (2 degrees), Human Sciences (2 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (4 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (1 degrees) (as of 2022).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sisseton Wahpeton College are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Nuclear medicine technologists and medical dosimetrists, Physicians, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at Sisseton Wahpeton College are Construction (4 degrees awarded), Language & Linguistics (2 degrees), Human Sciences (2 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (4 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (1 degrees) (as of 2022).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Sisseton Wahpeton College are Elementary & secondary schools (252,287 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (125,911 people), Construction (123,962 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (111,908 people), and Computer Systems Design (94,533 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Sisseton Wahpeton College.

Most Common (2022)

Behavioral Sciences
4 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
3 degrees awarded
Child Development
2 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common associates degree concentration at Sisseton Wahpeton College was Behavioral Sciences with 4 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Sisseton Wahpeton College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 7 degrees were awarded to men at Sisseton Wahpeton College, which is 0.636 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (11).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Sisseton Wahpeton College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 2 degrees were awarded to men at Sisseton Wahpeton College in Native American Languages, Literatures, & Linguistics. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 3 degrees were awarded to men at Sisseton Wahpeton College in Behavioral Sciences, which is 3 times more than the 1 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (7.14%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2022 at Sisseton Wahpeton College is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (7.14% graduation rate). Across all Tribal Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (73.2%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

American Indian or Alaska Native
17 degrees awarded
Black or African American
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Sisseton Wahpeton College is american indian or alaska native (17 degrees awarded). There were 17 times more american indian or alaska native recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (1 degrees).

0% of degree recipients (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

American Indian or Alaska Native Female
11 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native Male
6 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
1 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Sisseton Wahpeton College is american indian or alaska native female (11 degrees awarded). There were 1.83 times more american indian or alaska native female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, american indian or alaska native male (6 degrees).

Operations

Sisseton Wahpeton College has an endowment valued at nearly $1.09M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.75k (0.619%) compared to the 1.85% average return (60.4k on 3.26M) across all Tribal Colleges.

In 2022, Sisseton Wahpeton College had a total salary expenditure of 7.5M. Sisseton Wahpeton College employs 10 Instructors, 5 No academic ranks. Most academics at Sisseton Wahpeton College are Male Instructor (5), Female Instructor (5), and Male No academic rank (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sisseton Wahpeton College are: Management, with 13 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 7 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 5 employees.

Endowment

$1.09M

2022 Endowment

0.0459%

growth from 2021

This line chart shows how the endowment at Sisseton Wahpeton College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Tribal Colleges Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$3.17M

2022 Salaries

6.92%

growth from 2021

In 2022, Sisseton Wahpeton College paid a median of $3.17M in salaries, which represents 42.3% of their overall expenditure ($7.5M) and a 6.92% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 6.24% growth between 2020 and 2021, and a 3.64% growth between 2019 and 2020.

The median for similar Tribal Colleges is 4.83M (35.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$755k

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Sisseton Wahpeton College paid a total of $755k to 15 employees working as instructors, which represents 23.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $1.03M (21.4%) for similar Tribal Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Instructor

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

Management

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

13 Employees

In 2022, the most common positions for instructional staff at Sisseton Wahpeton College were Instructor with 10 employees, and No academic rank with 5 employees.

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Sisseton Wahpeton College were Management with 13 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 7 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 5 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2022)

Male Instructor
Female Instructor
Male No academic rank

In 2022, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Sisseton Wahpeton College was Male Instructor with 5 employees, Female Instructor with 5 employees, and Male No academic rank with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Sisseton Wahpeton College.

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