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$4,714Tuition
579Students
$20,948Earnings
Public4-yearData: 2023-24

Cost Details

In-State Tuition
$4,714
Out-of-State Tuition
$4,714
Average Net Price
$7,075
Students Receiving Financial Aid
52.5%
Room & Board (Off Campus)
$10,000
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Students Taking Federal Loans
0.0%
Pell Grant Recipients
52.5%

Net Price by Family Income

Average annual net price after grants and scholarships. Source: U.S. Department of Education

Net price by family income bracket
Family Income Average Net Price
$0 – $30,000 $6,024
$30,001 – $48,000 $9,188
$48,001 – $75,000 $11,797

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Cost Overview

Most families at Sinte Gleska University pay around $7,075 annually after aid. Students from families earning under $30,000 pay just $6,024 per year, while those from families making $48,000-$75,000 pay $11,797. Over four years, costs range from roughly $24,000 to $47,000 total. The tribal college keeps tuition identical for all students at $4,714, whether they're from South Dakota or elsewhere.

Only 7.77% of students receive institutional grants averaging $6,299. More than half qualify for Pell Grants, reflecting the economic challenges on the Rosebud Reservation. Graduates earn a median of $44,015 one year after leaving, though this drops by the six-year mark to $16,900. The 87.2% employment rate shows strong job placement despite modest earnings. Native American students get the best financial deal here, as the college serves its mission to educate the Rosebud Sioux Tribe community affordably.

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