About Oglala Lakota College

Founded in 1971, Oglala Lakota College. is a college. Located in South Dakota, which is a city setting in South Dakota, the campus itself is Rural. The campus is home to 1,262 full time undergraduate students, and 39 full time graduate students.

The Oglala Lakota College Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 9:1. There are 63 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at Oglala Lakota College include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate100%
Application Deadline
Application Fee40
SAT Range
ACT Range

Admissions at are considered , with ,4% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

0% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 0% were in the top quarter, and 0% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE Reviews

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at Oglala Lakota College.

0%
“We”re apathetic”
20%
“We know about current events and vote”
80%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
20%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
40%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
20%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
20%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
80%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
20%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
40%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
40%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
20%
“They keep regular office hours”
80%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
80%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
0%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
20%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
60%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
20%
“There might be people who do”
20%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
0%
“We”re apathetic”
20%
“We know about current events and vote”
80%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
0%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
20%
“We save it for the classroom”
20%
“Sometimes, but not often”
40%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
20%
“All the time, including weekends”
0%
“I”m always terrified”
0%
“I only go out in groups”
20%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
80%
“I feel extremely safe”
100%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
0%
“We bought the gear”
0%
“We live for the big game”
20%
“It”s not really our thing”
0%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
40%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
40%
“We”re a very artistic group”
0%
“Haven”t met them”
0%
“Available in class”
20%
“They keep regular office hours”
80%
“They”re always available”
100%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
0%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
0%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
0%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
80%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
0%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
20%
“We only party on weekends”
0%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
60%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
20%
“There might be people who do”
20%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
0%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    7 Students rated on-campus housing 3 stars. 43 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    5 Students rated off-campus housing 2.8 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    8 Students rated campus food 3.3 stars. 63 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    8 Students rated campus facilities 3.5 stars. 63 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    8 Students rated class size 4.5 stars. 75 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    8 Students rated school activities 3.5 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    8 Students rated local services 3.5 stars. 25 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    8 Students rated academics 4.3 stars. 50 % gave the school a 5.0.

Oglala Lakota College REVIEWS

What's your overall opinion of Oglala Lakota College?

4 Students rated Oglala Lakota College

Germaine - 11/16/2018

I love my college. We are a small campus and know most everyone on a first name basis. Our instructors are very personable and show they are there to help us to understand the information to the best of our ability. We are rich in our Lakota culture and it helps us to have that bond we all share.

Bobbi - 05/03/2018

Oglala Lakota College (OLC) center is a great place to get your education. They incorporate the Lakota Language, which I think is very important for people to learn. The work environment is great the staff are all hard working, encouraging, and supportive. Before I came to college, I was not very social. The staff here at Oglala Lakota College center have help me come along way. They have been very great at helping me come out of my shell as well as encouraging and supportive of me. The instructors encourage students to do their best, and try their hardest, and are understanding with life situations. I enjoy all of my instructors at Oglala Lakota College Center especially my center director and counselor, they are great women to work with, and they helped me become a more social person as well as work hard to earn my degree. I enjoy taking the Lakota classes as well as all the social work classes. Many of my peers enjoy the college as well as I do. There are not many opportunities for education in South Dakota, so having OLC is a great opportunity for everyone who wants to earn a degree. The classrooms and building is always clean, with a welcoming environment. It is easier to work and focus when things are in order and clean. Oglala Lakota College center gave me one of the greatest opportunities I have had in a while. Taking classes here have opened my mind and brought me out of my home, made me more social able. It even helped me develop my social and work skills.

Nettie - 02/06/2018

The instructors do a good job of keeping in contact and helping when help is needed. The things I would want for this college is more housing for students like me who have children. also something i would really really put to use is a day care for parents who attend classes.

winter - 01/29/2018

I love the college and the instructors are amazing. My experience with learning and being a part of the college has been wonderful. Trust me once you attend you won't want to transfer to any place else. The students are friendly and you will get help with anything you ask about. The college even brings food if you have missed a meal before class. FIVE STARS!

Oglala Lakota College FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at Oglala Lakota College?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for Oglala Lakota College is 100%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    If I could go back and talk to myself I would say congradulations you are working towards a positive and bright future. I was senior status with a GED when I had decided that I was going to go back to school and graduate with my class. I worked hard and was successful with my goal. I would also say to just sign up RIGHT away for college not wait a semester. I am very happy with myself achieving all that I have done. I never thought of myself to be in college and here I am starting college and doing scholorships. I am also very proud of myself that I only waited a semester and not longer. I have seen a lot of scholor ships to high school seniors and I would advise myself to complete those applications for college.

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  3. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    My college is best known for providing education to Native Americans, who can not afford to go to an expensive university. It is very culturally oriented and very respectful and aware of cultrual differances.

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  4. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I tell them that it very good school. The fact that it is from my tribe, because I am apart of the Oglala Sioux Tribe. I brag that I am full time student but still have freetime. I brag that im in a college and financal wise they help me and they work with me to find scholorships and grants.

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  5. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    It is not organized.

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Student Body

Students

67%

female

33%

male

1,262

Total Undergrad Enrollment

39

Total Grad Students

6%

Out-Of-State

94%

In-State

N/A

International

Organizations

N/A

Student Organizations

N/A

Fraternities

N/A

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

1%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
95%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
N/A
% Black or African-American
N/A
% Hispanic/Latino
N/A
% White or Caucasian
3%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

95% of students attending Oglala Lakota College receive some sort of financial aid. 92% were awarded federal grants. While N/A received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$2,684

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,200

Books and Supplies

$6,300

Room and Board

10,184

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$1,069
$30 - $48K
$1,222
$48 - $75K
$2,063
$75 - $110K
N/A
$110K & UP
N/A

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