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Sisseton Wahpeton College

12572 BIA Rd 700
Sisseton, SD 57262

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Tel: (605) 698-3966

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School Highlights

Sisseton Wahpeton College serves 140 students (57% of students are full-time).

Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the state average of 98%.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 140 students
Minority enrollment: 96%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Overview

Sisseton Wahpeton College

(SD) Community College Avg.

Carnegie Classification

Tribal colleges

Baccalaureate / Associates Colleges

Institution Level

At least 2 but less than 4 years

Institution Control

Public

Total Faculty

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208 staff

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Student Body

The student population of Sisseton Wahpeton College has declined by 46% over five years.

The Sisseton Wahpeton College diversity score of 0.45 is more than the state average of 0.35. The school's diversity has grown by 32% over five years.

Total Enrollment

140 students

894 students

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Student : Teacher Ratio

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9:1

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# Full-Time Students

80 students

215 students

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# Part-Time Students

60 students

679 students

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This chart displays the Full-time students and Part-time students enrollment breakdown of Sisseton Wahpeton College.

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# Enrollment Undergraduate

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200 students

# Full-Time Undergraduate Students

80 students

124 students

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# Full-Time Graduate Students

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91 students

# Part-Time Undergraduate Students

60 students

679 students

# Part-Time Graduate Students

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171 students

% American Indian/Alaskan

% Asian

16%

% Hispanic

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% Black

% White

% Hawaiian

72%

80%

% Two or more races

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0.45

0.35

This chart displays the diversity score of Sisseton Wahpeton College and the community college average diversity score of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

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

0.2258%

0.5468%

This chart displays completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of Sisseton Wahpeton College and community college average completion rates for First-Time of Full-time students of South Dakota by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)

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0.1053%

Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)

$23,400

$38,900

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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid

79%

85%

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Median Debt for Graduates

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$12,000

Median Debt for Dropouts

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$5,500

Acceptance Rate

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100%

Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Profile last updated: 08/14/2024

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

Enrollment: 140 students
Minority enrollment: 96%
Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For South Dakota public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,786 per year for in-state students and $5,786 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,287 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

South Dakota community colleges have a of 0.35, which is lower than the national average of 0.75. The most diverse community college in South Dakota is National American University-Rapid City. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.