School Highlights
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College serves 131 students (15% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 40%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 131 students
- Minority enrollment: 82%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Resources
School Overview
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College
(MI) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Tribal colleges
Baccalaureate/Associate's Colleges: Associate's Dominant
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
224 staff

Student Body
The student population of Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College has grown by 45% over five years.
The Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
131 students
2,154 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1

# Full-Time Students
20 students
878 students

# Part-Time Students
111 students
1,714 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
225 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
20 students
889 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
111 students
1,714 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
4 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
178 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
n/a

% Asian
6%
4%

% Hispanic
3%
7%

% Black
24%
16%

% White
18%
60%

% Hawaiian
48%
1%
% Two or more races
n/a
4%
% Non Resident races
n/a
2%
% Unknown races
n/a
6%


Diversity Score
0.68
0.60

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.2727%
0.2881%

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.2071%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
89%

Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$11,704
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
98%
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Profile last updated: 08/14/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College's ranking?
Saginaw Chippewa Tribal College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Michigan for: Diversity in US community colleges and Percent of students receiving financial aid.
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