- Leech Lake Tribal College is a public tribal land-grant community college in Cass Lake, Minnesota. It was established in 1990 and designated a land-grant college in 1994. The college includes approximately 70 faculty, staff, administrators, and 250 students.
School Highlights
Leech Lake Tribal College serves 156 students (53% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the state community college average of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 42%.
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Enrollment: 156 students
- Acceptance Rate: 80%
- Student-teacher ratio: 10:1
- Minority enrollment: 100%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Leech Lake Tribal College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
School Overview
Leech Lake Tribal College
(MN) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Tribal colleges
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
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
171 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Leech Lake Tribal College has declined by 24% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 has increased from 9:1 over five years.
The Leech Lake Tribal College diversity score of 0.17 is less than the state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has declined by 39% over five years.
Total Enrollment
156 students
2,858 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
22:1
# Full-Time Students
82 students
1,050 students
# Part-Time Students
74 students
1,808 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
420 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
82 students
915 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
38 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
74 students
1,771 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
12 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
116 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
6%
6%
% Hispanic
3%
8%
% Black
n/a
15%
% White
n/a
58%
% Hawaiian
91%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%
Diversity Score
0.17
0.63
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
27%
34%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
57%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$20,400
$36,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$12,264
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$6,750
Acceptance Rate
80%
94%
SAT Reading
n/a
625
SAT Math
n/a
600
SAT Writing
n/a
565
ACT Composite
n/a
24
ACT English
n/a
24
ACT Math
n/a
23
ACT Writing
n/a
8
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of Leech Lake Tribal College?
The acceptance rate of Leech Lake Tribal College is 80%, which is lower than the state average of 94%.
What is Leech Lake Tribal College's ranking?
Leech Lake Tribal College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Minnesota for: Average community college minority breakdown and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Leech Lake Tribal College is Northwest Technical College (10.2 miles away)
School
Location
Miles
Quick Facts
905 Grant Avenue SE
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-6600
Bemidji, MN 56601
(218) 333-6600
10.2 miles
Enrollment: 1,297 student Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 In-state tuition: $5,490 Out-state tuition: $5,490 Minority enrollment: 30%
Red Lake Nation College
Public
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Red Lake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2860
Red Lake, MN 56671
(218) 679-2860
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Enrollment: 152 students Minority enrollment: 65%
White Earth Tribal and Community College
Private not-for-profit
2250 College Road
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-0417
Mahnomen, MN 56557
(218) 935-0417
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Enrollment: 123 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
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(218) 846-7444
Detroit Lakes, MN 56501
(218) 846-7444
68.1 miles
Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Acceptance rate: 98%
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Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-8000
Brainerd, MN 56401
(218) 855-8000
75.4 miles
Enrollment: 5,825 students Student-teacher ratio: 46:1 In-state tuition: $5,757 Out-state tuition: $5,757 Minority enrollment: 16%
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